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{{Quotation|[[GuildWars.com news#April 18th, 2013|GuildWars.com news]]|;Join Our Eighth Anniversary Celebration!

Eight years of [[Guild Wars]] and the party won't stop! From noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on April 22nd till noon on April 29th, you can join the games in [[Shing Jea Boardwalk]], [[Dragon Arena]], and the [[Rollerbeetle Races]]. For those out in the field, [[Birthday Cupcake]]s and many other special items will drop throughout the event. In addition, characters turning eight years old will receive a [[Birthday Present Voucher|birthday voucher]], exchangeable for the gift of their choice. Strap on your party hats, unpack your fireworks, and get ready to celebrate! For more information, [https://web.archive.org/web/20130420091437/http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/eight_year_anniversary/ visit the anniversary page].}}

{{Quotation|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130420091437/http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/eight_year_anniversary/ Official website (archive)]|;Celebrate the Guild Wars Anniversary April 22nd to April 29th

This event celebrates eight sensational years of [[Guild Wars]], and we want you to join us for our incredible anniversary party.

It’s time once again to throw open the [[Shing Jea Boardwalk]], rev up the Rollerbeetles, and don our party hats for a week of festive fun from April 22nd to April 29th. In addition to the usual games and gifts, we’re packing this anniversary party with a number of great [[drop]]s and activities!}}

== Game On! ==
{{Quotation|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130420091437/http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/eight_year_anniversary/ Official website (archive)]|
We’re commemorating our anniversary with a huge party in [[Shing Jea Monastery]] and outposts all over [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]].

Are you light on your feet? Speak with [[Captain Li Sah]] and test your dodgeball skills in the [[Dragon Arena]]! Do you feel the need for speed? Speak to the [[Rollerbeetle Trainer]] and take a spin in [[Rollerbeetle Racing]]. You’ll find both these [[Non-player character|NPCs]] in [[Lion's Arch]], Shing Jea Monastery, [[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan|Kamadan]], and the [[Great Temple of Balthazar]].

The fun doesn’t stop there. During the festival, keep your eyes peeled for special drops and be sure to stop by [[Embark Beach]] to talk to [[Ceira, Sworn to Fire]]. During the celebration, Ceira will distribute the anniversary [[Ranger]] [[pet]]: the [[Hound of Balthazar]].

As an added bonus, [[character]]s celebrating eight or more years in Tyria will receive a [[Birthday Present Voucher|gift card]] good for their choice of [[Birthday Present|birthday gift boxes]] from years past. [[Xunlai Gift-Giver|Xunlai Gift Givers]] have been stationed in Lion's Arch, Kamadan, Shing Jea Monastery, and the Great Temple of Balthazar to help with the exchange. Who says you can't choose your presents?}}

==Thanks for Your Support!==
{{Quotation|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130420091437/http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/eight_year_anniversary/ Official website (archive)]|
Thanks again to each and every one of you for your continued support over the years. We wish you the best of adventures in the year ahead. Enjoy the festivities!}}

== Festival rewards ==
=== PvE ===
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The following items drop randomly from [[foe]]s:
{| style="text-align:center;" cellmargin="2" cellpadding="5"
|- style="background:#FDA;"
| style="background:#FDA;" rowspan=2 | '''[[Alcohol]]'''
| [[Hard Apple Cider]]
| [[Hunter's Ale]]
| [[Krytan Brandy]]
| [[Battle Isle Iced Tea]]1
|-
| [[Image:Hard Apple Cider.png]]
| [[Image:Hunter's Ale.png]]
| [[Image:Krytan Brandy.png]]
| [[Image:Battle Isle Iced Tea.png]]

|- style="background:#FDA;"
| style="background:#FDA;" rowspan=2 | '''[[Festive item]]'''
| [[Bottle Rocket]]
| [[Champagne Popper]]
| [[Sparkler]]
| [[Party Beacon]]1
|-
| [[Image:Bottle Rocket.png]]
| [[Image:Champagne Popper.png]]
| [[Image:Sparkler.png]]
| [[Image:Party Beacon.png]]

|- style="background:#FDA;"
| style="background:#FDA;" rowspan=2 | '''[[Sweet]]'''
| [[Birthday Cupcake]]
| [[Honeycomb]]
| [[Sugary Blue Drink]]
| [[Delicious Cake]]1
|-
| [[Image:Birthday Cupcake.png]]
| [[Image:Honeycomb.png]]
| [[Image:Sugary Blue Drink.png]]
| [[Image:Delicious Cake.png]]

|- style="background:#FDA;"
| style="background:#FDA;" rowspan=2 | '''[[Reward trophy]]'''
| [[Victory Token]]2
|-
| [[Image:Victory Token.png]]
|}

:1Can only be dropped from [[boss]]es.
:2Can be exchanged for items from [[Elite Xunlai Agent Isa Ku]], [[Seiji (collector)|Seiji]], [[Sheng Yi]], and [[Zaishen Supply Master]]s.

=== PvP ===
In [[Guild versus Guild]] during this event, the opposing [[Guild Lord]] drops 10 Birthday Cupcakes for each player of the winning team when he dies. To prevent exploitation, no rewards are offered if (a) the match ends after 28 minutes without either side killing a Guild Lord or (b) the battle ends in under 5 minutes (e.g. due to one team [[resign]]ing or [[zoning]]).

== Notes ==
* [[Sadie Salvitas]] also appeared during this event.

== Trivia ==
* Unlike the [[Seventh Year Anniversary Celebration]], bonuses from all [[Weekend events#Weekend events|weekend events]] were ''not'' active during this event.
* This was the first Birthday Celebration without any new [[Birthday Present]]s. Instead, characters turning eight years old received a [[Birthday Present Voucher]], which allowed them to obtain a Birthday Present of their choice.

== External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130420091437/http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/eight_year_anniversary/ Official announcement (archive)]

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