The Hollow event is live in Roblox, and Survive Overnight in a Mega Store has its own spin on the festivities. The goal is straightforward: collect 18 Candies across three variants, dump them all into the Cauldron near the store entrance, and walk away with 20 Hollow Event Tickets plus the Tasty Brew Badge. Straightforward in concept, but the candy hunt is messier than it sounds once employees start chasing you down the aisles.
Cauldron tracks your candy count
What do you need to complete the Hollow Event?
The full requirement breaks down to 18 Candies total, split evenly across 3 candy variants at 6 of each. The Cauldron sits right at the store entrance and displays your current candy count so you always know where you stand. Once all 18 are deposited and stirred, the event completes and you receive both the 20 Tickets and the badge simultaneously.
How to find Pumpkin Chests across the map
The primary candy source is Pumpkin Chests, which are scattered across the map but only openable at night. Spend the daytime phase scouting their locations so you can move fast once darkness hits.
Weapons purchase area
Walk straight from the Cauldron, then turn left to reach the Weapons section. A Pumpkin Chest spawns here consistently, making it one of the most reliable stops on your route.
Center corridor
The center of the map features a north-to-south corridor. A Pumpkin Chest appears on either the left or right wall along this corridor, so check both sides as you pass through.
Graveyard at the back
The Graveyard (also called the cemetery) sits at the back of the map. A Pumpkin Chest reliably spawns in the center of this area. This location is worth a dedicated trip every night cycle.
Graveyard chest spawns every night
How to get Candies from Coffins
The Graveyard holds another resource most players overlook: Coffins. Interacting with a Coffin removes its lid, and the contents can include Candies directly or lead into secret rooms containing additional Pumpkin Chests. The key advantage here is timing. Coffins are accessible during the day, which means you can collect Candies without waiting for the night cycle to begin.
The method is simple: interact with a Coffin to pop the lid off, place the lid nearby, and collect whatever is inside. Make this part of your daytime routine alongside scouting Pumpkin Chest locations.
Should you kill employees for Candies?
Employees can drop Candies when eliminated, but this method has two problems. First, employees tend to group up quickly, so engaging them solo is risky. Second, the drop is not guaranteed, meaning you can take damage for no reward. Stick to Pumpkin Chests and Coffins as your main sources and treat employee drops as a bonus if an opportunity presents itself naturally.
| Candy Source | Accessible During Day? | Drop Guaranteed? | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Chest | No (night only) | Yes | Low |
| Coffin | Yes | Often | Low |
| Employee kill | Yes | No | High |
How to stay alive while farming Candies
Collecting 18 Candies takes multiple night cycles, which means surviving long enough matters. A few habits keep you in the run:
- Grab a Katana or another weapon from the Weapons area early. It lets you fend off employees who corner you during the night phase.
- Eat and drink any food you find on the shelves. This restores energy and stamina, both of which you need to outrun chasing enemies.
- Health does not restore instantly. It regenerates slowly over time as long as you avoid taking damage, so retreat and give yourself space after taking hits.
- Scout Pumpkin Chest locations during the day so your night phase is spent opening chests rather than searching for them.
Food restores energy and stamina
What do you get after stirring the Cauldron?
Once all 18 Candies are in and you stir the Cauldron, the game awards 20 Hollow Event Tickets and the Hollow - A Tasty Brew Badge. The Tickets feed into The Hollow event economy, so this run is worth doing even if the badge itself is not your primary goal.
More Hollow Event guides
Survive Overnight in a Mega Store is one of many games participating in The Hollow. For a full breakdown of UGC items, badges, and puzzle solutions across the event hub, the complete Hollow event walkthrough covering all 9 nights has everything you need. If you prefer spooky forest vibes, the 99 Nights in the Forest Helping Happy event guide covers body part collection, Scythe leveling, and all three badges. For more Roblox event coverage, browse the full Roblox guides collection.
