Do You Need 4 Players for the Moon Easter Egg?

The short answer is no, you do not need four players to complete the main Easter Egg on the “Moon” map in Call of Duty: Black Ops. While the map certainly supports four players for general gameplay, the core storyline and achievement-related Easter Egg can be accomplished with fewer people. However, there are a few important caveats that determine how many players you’ll need for a successful run. Let’s break it down.

Understanding the Moon Easter Egg Requirements

The “Moon” Easter Egg, also known as “Cryogenic Slumber Party,” is notorious for its complexity and multi-step process. The key point regarding player count lies in a specific requirement for earlier zombie maps:

• Previous Achievement Requirement: To even begin the “Moon” Easter Egg, each player must possess two achievements from previous maps. These are “Ensemble Cast” from Call of the Dead, and “Time Travel Will Tell” from Shangri-La.

• Richtofen’s Role: A critical aspect is that at least one player must be playing as the character Richtofen. This is essential for certain steps in the Easter Egg progression.

• Solo Possibilities: While it can be significantly more difficult and requires luck, the Easter Egg can be completed solo. This hinges on acquiring specific items (the Gersch Device and QED) from the mystery box at specific stages.

Why the Confusion Around Player Count?

The confusion regarding four players stems from several factors:

• Original Difficulty: When “Moon” was released, the complexity of the Easter Egg, coupled with its demanding steps, often led players to assume it required a full team of four.
• Co-op Mindset: The majority of Zombies maps in Call of Duty are designed with cooperative gameplay in mind.
• Step Efficiency: Certain steps of the Easter Egg, particularly in the later phases, can be considerably easier and less time-consuming with multiple players coordinating actions.
• Multiplayer Dominoes: The 3 player variation on Moon plays like Forty-Two, but without count dominoes or partners. In this game, bidding starts at 4 tricks and goes as high as 7, called “shooting the moon.” There are only 3 players, and each bids or passes once. They can bid 7 or 21: 21 being the game.

The Truth About Player Numbers for the Easter Egg

Let’s clarify:

• Solo: Possible, but very challenging due to the requirement to obtain and use the Gersch Device and QED in specific consecutive orders, needing consistent box luck and resource management.
• Two Players: Absolutely viable. One player must be Richtofen. This setup allows for coordinated play and speeds up certain steps.
• Three Players: Fully functional. The team dynamics allow for more flexibility than a duo.
• Four Players: Works perfectly. This is how the Easter Egg is typically completed for the most efficient gameplay.

In conclusion, the minimum number of players for the Moon Easter Egg is two, with one playing as Richtofen, and it’s even soloable with enough persistence and luck. Four players are not mandatory, but having a coordinated team will certainly make the experience smoother and faster.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can you complete the Moon Easter Egg solo?

Yes, the “Cryogenic Slumber Party” Easter Egg on Moon can be completed solo. However, this is very difficult and relies heavily on luck with the mystery box, specifically for the Gersch Devices and QEDs which are required in consecutive steps multiple times.

2. What are the previous achievements required to start the Moon Easter Egg?

You need the “Ensemble Cast” achievement from Call of the Dead and the “Time Travel Will Tell” achievement from Shangri-La. Everyone attempting the Easter Egg must have these.

3. Does anyone have to play as Richtofen to do the Moon Easter Egg?

Yes, at least one player must play as Richtofen in order to complete specific steps of the Easter Egg.

4. Is the Moon Easter Egg difficult solo?

Yes, the Moon Easter Egg is considered very difficult to complete solo due to its reliance on consecutive uses of specific items from the mystery box, luck and time investment.

5. Can you do the Buried Easter Egg with three players?

No, the Buried Easter Egg requires four players for complete completion. While some steps can be done solo, the final steps need all four.

6. How many people are needed for the Shadows of Evil Easter Egg?

While most of the Easter Egg can be done with fewer players, Shadows of Evil requires all four players for the final big gateworm step.

7. Is the Maxis or Richtofen ending canon in Black Ops 2 Zombies?

In the canonical ending, the group aids Maxis, allowing him to use the power to enter the Aether. As a result, Richtofen is trapped inside a zombie’s body.

8. Does Kino Der Toten have an Easter Egg?

Yes, Kino Der Toten has an Easter Egg that, when activated, triggers a song that provides an adrenaline boost during gameplay.

9. What is the Teddy Bear Easter Egg in Nuketown Zombies?

Activating the Teddy Bear Easter Egg in Nuketown Zombies requires interacting with three teddy bears in a single game, which then triggers a song.

10. What role does the Gersch Device play in the Moon Easter Egg?

The Gersch Device is a vital item used in consecutive steps with the QED for the “Moon” Easter Egg and is extremely difficult to obtain solo.

11. What is the QED and why is it important for the Moon Easter Egg?

The QED (Quantum Entanglement Device) is a crucial item from the mystery box that must be used in consecutive steps with the Gersch Device for specific stages of the “Moon” Easter Egg, especially when going solo.

12. Is the Origins Easter Egg soloable?

Yes, while some specific parts require two people, it can be largely completed solo. It is challenging to do solo.

13. Who is Freya in the Origins map?

Freya is the robot on the Origins map that requires the Staff of Ice. It can be found near the Generator Station 6/Church.

14. Who is Odin on the Origins map?

Odin is the robot on the Origins map that requires the Staff of Wind. It roams around the central area of the map.

15. How does the ‘Moon’ board game relate to the Call of Duty Zombies map?

The ‘Moon’ board game is unrelated to the Call of Duty Zombies map. It is a strategy game of lunar base building. The connection of having the same name is purely coincidental.

By understanding the specific requirements and challenges associated with the Moon Easter Egg, players can approach it strategically, whether solo or with a team. Good luck, and happy zombie hunting!