The Tale of Food

The Tale of Food Service Closure Notice Dear Masters, Thank you for your long-standing love and support for The Tale of Food. We are truly grateful to meet all of you in this exploration of Chinese food cultures. Your enthusiasm and appreciation for the game have been a continuous source of inspiration for our team. After careful consideration of the game's status, we regret to inform you that The Tale of Food will officially cease service on March 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM (UTC+8). Closure Schedule: -February 18, 2025 (post-update): All in-game purchases and new user registrations will be disabled. The game will also be removed from the App Store and Google Play. -March 20, 2025, 10:00 (UTC+8): Game servers will be closed, and Masters will no longer be able to access the game. We want to thank each and every Master for playing The Tale of Food. It has been our greatest privilege to share the unforgettable moments brought by our beloved Food Souls and to experience the charm of culinary delights with all of you. The Tale of Food Team FAQ Q: When will The Tale of Food officially close? A: The servers will close on March 20, 2025, at 10:00 (UTC+8), after which the game will no longer be accessible. Q: What is the timeline leading up to the date of closure? A: Following the update on February 18, 2025, The Tale of Food will be removed from the App Store and Google Play. All in-game and web-based payment functions will also be disabled. Q: Can I continue playing until the date of closure if I’ve already downloaded the game? A: Yes. Masters who have downloaded the game can continue playing and use all in-game items (including Jewels) until the servers close on March 20, 2025. Q: Will I still be able to make purchases in the game? A: No. All payment functions will be disabled after the update on February 18, 2025. Q: Can I request a refund for unused Jewels? A: Purchases of Jewels made between January 9 and February 18, 2025 may be eligible for a refund. Masters with unused Jewels can submit refund requests via in-game support or email thetaleoffood@madfungame.com from February 18 to March 20, 2025, 10:00 (UTC+8). Q: Will the official social media communities be closed? A: Our Twitter, Facebook, and Discord communities will remain active. For additional inquiries, please contact our support team via in-game chat or email us at thetaleoffood@madfungame.com.

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February 18th Event Notice Kongsang Office will schedule server maintenance from 10:00 to 14:00 (UTC+8) on 2024/2/18. The entrance will be reopened after the maintenance is completed. [Gratitude Gift] Event time: After the update on 2025/2/18 Overview: Kongsang Office will send out gratitude gifts via in-game mail, including Soul Cores ×160, Miracle Stones ×18000, Kongsang Souvenir Coins ×50000, Shells ×2000000, 200% Efficiency Runes ×100. [Regular Summon] Event time: After the update on 2025/2/18 Overview: Pepper Crab, Common Cuisine, Gossamer Omasum, Daughter's Red, Dragon Dish, Charcoal Baked Sea Snail, Leopard Coral Trout, Floral Nimbus Pork, Scholar's Congee, Crossing Bridge Noodles, Zhi-Geng, Bak Kut Teh, Stir-Fried Shrimp, Ghost Green will join the regular summon circle after the update. [Artificer Atelier] Event time: After the update on 2025/2/18 Overview: Furniture sets released before [United Hearts] will be available to get in the [Artificer Atelier]. [Yearly Limited] Event time: After the update on 2025/2/18 Overview: [Nimbus Symphony], [Stalwart as Winter], and [Blessing of Prosperity] special summon circles will be opened. Yearly-limited SSR food soul accounts for 50% of the total SSR summon rate. Entrance: Main screen - Yearly Limited lantern (slide to switch the summon circle) [Kongsang Souvenir Coins] Event time: After the update on 2025/2/18 Overview: Kongsang Souvenir Coins drop in the story stages and source stages. They can be used to redeem event items in the [Rerun] store, and can also be used to unlock event stories that have been reenacted in the past in [Album - Story - Event Story]. Store Added: [Unbroken Love], [Floral Festivity], [Heaven's Secret], [Ocean Voyage], [Ghastly Tales], [Diligent Scholars], and [United Hearts] have been added to the rerun store.

✧ GiftcodeⅢ | TTOF2025✧ ⏰Time: 1/2 00:00 to 1/8 23:59 (Game Time) ※ Please note that all gift codes are in uppercase. Redeem the code in the game and you can get Soul Core ×1, Provisions (M) ×1. #TheTaleoffood #TTOF #Giftcode

✧ GiftcodeⅡ | UNITEDHEARTS✧ ⏰Time: 12/26 00:00 to 1/1 23:59 (Game Time) ※ Please note that all gift codes are in uppercase. Redeem the code in the game and you can get Soul Core ×1, Provisions (M) ×1. #TheTaleoffood #TTOF #Giftcode

🎉 Winner Announcement | United Hearts We want to express our sincere gratitude for your participation in the event and congratulate the fortunate Masters: 90274,136243,443288,314691,227275,139748,555627,130786,72248,862107 The rewards will be delivered to your in-game mail in the next 3 days. To all the participants, our deepest appreciation! 🎉

✦New Outfit | Legendary Moment ✦ "Hm? Oh, it's rolling now? Well, I'm the one to call if you want to expel spirits or pesky zombies. The entire underworld knows my name, Taoist Taph!" #TheTaleoffood #TTOF

✦New Outfit | Ruler of the Seas ✦ "We can see further from the lookout. Would you like to watch the sunrise with me?" #TheTaleoffood #TTOF

✧ GiftcodeⅠ | ZHIGENG✧ ⏰Time: 12/19 00:00 to 12/25 23:59 (Game Time) ※ Please note that all gift codes are in uppercase. Redeem the code in the game and you can get Soul Core ×1, Provisions (M) ×1. #TheTaleoffood #TTOF #Giftcode

✦ Maintenance Completed ✦ The maintenance has concluded. Please update the game promptly to enjoy the latest content. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact the customer service team via community or in-game support. Welcome back to Kongsang!

■ United Hearts | Event Details [New Chapter] Restoration of Dawn Time: From the update on 2024/12/19 to 23:59 on 2025/1/8 Overview: The situation is changing rapidly, and the future path is uncertain. Can Master successfully expose the evidence of that person's crimes to the world? Reminder: During the event, participating in the United Attack event, Master can temporarily review the storyline of Chapter 14. After the event, Master needs to complete Chapter 14 to unlock the story in the Album permanently. [Event Summon] Starry Gleam Time: From the update on 2024/12/19 to 23:59 on 2025/1/8 Overview: The summoning rate for SSR Food Soul [Zhi-Geng] is temporarily increased, accounting for 50% of the total SSR summon rate! Accumulate a certain number of summons in the [Starry Gleam] Summon Circle, Master can bring [Zhi-Geng] back to Kongsang directly. [Timed Summon] Stuffed Duck Time: From the update on 2024/12/26 to 23:59 on 2025/1/1 Overview: The summoning rate for SSR Food Soul [Stuffed Duck] is temporarily increased, accounting for 50% of the total SSR summon rate! [Wish Summon] Choose SSR Food Soul to get a drop rate up Time: From the update on 2025/1/2 to 23:59 on 2025/1/8 Overview: The selected food souls will get a drop rate up in the wish summon circle. The selected SSR food soul accounts for 50% of the total SSR summon rate, and the selected SR food soul accounts for 25% of the total SR summon rate. [Bonus Event] Gift of Unity Time: From the update on 2024/12/19 to 23:59 on 2025/1/8 Overview: Claim daily rewards by logging into the game. You will receive an event-exclusive badge [Wishes of All] and other rewards! [Event Dungeon] United Attack Time: From the update on 2024/12/19 to 23:59 on 2025/1/8 Overview: In the polluted food demon factory, many oppressed food demons are trapped. Master will go to the factory and purify these food demons, helping them regain their self-awareness. The purified food demons will become the allies, assisting in rescuing more companions. Participating in the event will earn you the event exclusive badge [Capturing Spirits] and event item [Secret MSG], which can be used to exchange for rewards in the event store. [Mini-game] United Defense Time: From the update on 2024/12/19 to 23:59 on 2025/1/8 Overview: Some food demons manufactured by Yiya plan to break through the aerial defenses and attack Kongsang to pollute our food reserves. Hurry to stop them! [Stove Maestro] Showcase Your Culinary Skills Time: From 5:00 on 2024/12/23 to 23:59 on 2025/1/5 Event Details: During the event, Master can participate in the competition by randomly matching opponents from 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-22:00 daily. [Event Boss] United Determination Time: From 10:00 on 2024/12/26 to 23:59 on 2025/1/8 Overview: Amidst the dense demonic aura, Master joins forces with others to launch an attack on Yiya. The total daily battle results will count towards the event's total merit, and reaching a specified performance will earn you the exclusive badge [United Determination]. [Event Store] Collect event items for rewards Time: From the update on 2024/12/19 to 23:59 on 2025/1/10 Overview: During the event, collect event items [Secret MSG] from various events and use them to redeem soul core, miracle stone, avatar, frame, and exclusive badge [Original Flavor] in the event store. [New Furniture] Sweet Intentions Time: From the update on 2024/12/19 to 23:59 on 2025/1/8 Overview: During the event, consume [Miracle Stone] in the Home to get the new series of furniture. [Lucky Draw] Dragon on the Sea Time: From the update on 2024/12/19 to 23:59 on 2025/1/8 Overview: As the leader of Kongsang, Master needs to participate in and organize military drills with Shunde Raw Fish. Purchase the [Marine Telescope] to participate in the event, and meeting specified conditions will reward you with the limited outfit [Ruler of the Seas]. [Top up Event] Get Mugwort Riceball 's new outfit Time: From the update on 2024/12/19 to 23:59 on 2025/1/8 Overview: During the event, top up to the specified amount to get SSR utensil boxes (Random), soul cores, miracle stones, the outfit [Music of Spring] for Mugwort Riceball and other abundant rewards! [Painted Memory] Stuffed Duck Overview: Consume [Memory Artbook] to unlock the new voice skin [Legendary Moment] for Stuffed Duck. Exclusive voice lines, storylines, frame [Impeccable Defense], and furniture [Bustling Streets] are also waiting for your collection. Other Update 1. Food Soul [Snow Starch] and [Heavenly White] have entered the regular summoning circle. 2. New music [United Hearts] and [Clearer Sky] are now available in the music shop.

✦ Maintenance Notice ✦ Kongsang Office will schedule a server maintenance from 10:00 to 14:00 (UTC+8) on 2024/12/19. The entrance will be reopened after the maintenance is completed. Update Content: [United Hearts]

✦御 SSR | Zhi-Geng✦ "I have always respected those with great loyalty and strive to be one myself." #TheTaleoffood #TTOF

■ Official Trailer | United Hearts The new theme event United Hearts will be launched on December 19th. 🌟How to participate: 1⃣Follow our official X account 2⃣Share this video 3⃣Reply with your character name, UID and server 📝A total of 10 Masters will be randomly chosen to get [Soul Core *3, Miracle Stones *200, and Shells *20000]. 🔔 Event ends on 2024/12/24. 🔍Download now: bit.ly/3V9mRfp #TheTaleoffood #TTOF

✦ Maintenance Completed ✦ The maintenance has concluded. Please update the game promptly to enjoy the latest content. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact the customer service team via community or in-game support. Welcome back to Kongsang!

■ Nostalgic Aroma Return | Event Overview [New Story] Nostalgic Aroma Time: From the update on 2024/12/5 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: You received a letter from Penglai, suggesting that Yingzhou may be facing the disaster of flowing fire. Therefore, you decided to investigate this disaster with Dragon Beard Candy. The legendary Soul Restoration Tree, the entanglement between Fragrance Garden and Perfumery Manor, and the "Divine Incense" to be offered to higher beings...behind this seemingly peaceful immortal island, dark currents are stirring... Reminder: During the event, the stories of cleared stages will be permanently stored in the Album. [Limited-time Summon] Heavenly Fragrance Time: From the update on 2024/12/5 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: Drop rate for SSR Food Soul [Heavenly White] is increased for a limited time, accounting for 50% of the total SSR food souls' probability in the [Heavenly Fragrance] summon circle. [Limited-time Summon] Snow of Spring Time: From the update on 2024/12/5 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: Drop rate for SSR Food Soul [Snow Starch] is increased for a limited time, accounting for 50% of the total SSR food souls' probability in the [Snow of Spring] summon circle. [Kongsang Souvenir Coins] Time: From the update on 2024/10/31 to 23:59 on 2024/11/13 Overview: Kongsang Souvenir Coins drop in the story stages and source stages. They can be used to redeem event items in the [Rerun] store, and can also be used to unlock event stories that have been reenacted in the past in [Album - Story - Event Story]. [Art of Aroma] Make incense by yourself Time: From the update on 2024/12/5 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: Heavenly and Snowy need your assistance. They will request certain types and amounts of incense ingredients within a specified time frame. Adding the required types and amounts of spices to earn points. [Duel of Cards] Time: From the update on 2024/12/5 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: Participate in the event to earn [Melon Seeds], which can be used to redeem a variety of rewards at the [Card Game Store]. Come showcase your skills and get good prizes! [Event Preview] United Hearts Time: From 10:00 on 2024/12/7 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: The new version is coming soon! Log in daily and share to get abundant rewards. [Dazzling Utensils] Challenge Apex of Phantom to win awesome prizes! Time: From 10:00 on 2024/12/12 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: Complete the Apex of Phantom enough times to receive Utensil Shards (SR), Pentachrome Soil (S) and other generous rewards! [Fruitful Harvest] Challenge Grove of Harvest to win awesome prizes! Time: From 10:00 on 2024/12/12 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: Complete Grove of Harvest enough times to receive Star Up Cases, Shells and other generous rewards! [Attack on Bunny] Challenge Rabbit Roulette to win awesome prizes! Time: From 10:00 on 2024/12/12 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: Complete Rabbit Roulette enough times to receive Bunny Buns, Shells and other generous rewards! [Jade of Incense] New outfit for Dragon Beard Candy Event time: From the update on 2024/12/5 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: During the event, top up to the specified amount to receive the Dragon Beard's outfit [Over Empyrean], soul cores, miracle stones and other abundant rewards! [New Packs] New packs are added to the Shop Time: From the update on 2024/12/5 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: Super value packs and new jade packs are added to the Shop for a limited time! Other Update 1. [Aromatic Wood] furniture set is added to the Artificer Atelier. 2. [Nostalgic Aroma] Rerun shop is open. Masters can consume [Kongsang Souvenir Coins] to redeem items.

✦ Maintenance Notice ✦ Kongsang Office will schedule a server maintenance from 10:00 to 14:00 (UTC+8) on 2024/12/5. The entrance will be reopened after the maintenance is completed. Update Content: [Nostalgic Aroma] Return

✦珍 SR | Stir-Fired Shrimp✦ "Master, please take a photo of my dashing form in battle. I'll use it as a reference for future drawings!" #TheTaleoffood #TTOF

✦御 SSR | Common Cuisine✦ "I've heard some call me the Devil of the Details... I'm actually quite fond of this nickname." #TheTaleoffood #TTOF

■ Arrival of New Food Souls | Event Details [Event Summon] Learn From Nature Time: From 00:00 on 2024/11/28 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: The summoning rate for SSR Food Soul [Common Cuisine] is temporarily increased, accounting for 50% of the total SSR summon rate! The summoning rate for SR Food Soul [Stir-Fried Shrimp] is temporarily increased, accounting for 25% of the total SR summon rate! [Summon Bonus] Choose SSR Food Soul Time: From 00:00 on 2024/11/28 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: Accumulate 200 summons in the [Learn From Nature] Summon Circle, Masters can bring [Common Cuisine] back to Kongsang directly. FYI: Only the summons in [Learn From Nature] are valid for this event and the reward can only be claimed once. [Bonus Event] Get Stir-Fried Shrimp for Free Time: From 10:00 on 2024/11/28 to 23:59 on 2024/12/18 Overview: Complete tasks during the event to earn [Stir-Fried Shrimp Keepsakes]. Complete all tasks to summon the SR food soul [Stir-Fried Shrimp].