One gamer found an unusual source of inspiration when designing their new jewelry box, theming it after the ubiquitous Mystery Box that appears throughout Call of Duty Zombies. While there is no shortage of new zombie games for players to enjoy, Call of Duty: Zombies and its follow-ups have earned a special place in the hearts of many shooter fans.
Making its debut in Treyarch’s 2008 release, Call of Duty: World at War, the horror-themed Zombies mode has become a staple of the Call of Duty franchise in subsequent years. Beginning as a simple horde mode mini game that tasked players with eliminating wave after wave of Nazi zombies, the popular mode became a hit with players and has grown and expanded in subsequent appearances. Call of Duty’s Zombies mode has now appeared in multiple entries in the franchise, with the lore behind the game mode gradually expanding into a fully fleshed-out Zombies storyline tying Treyarch’s games together. The game mode has become so popular that it has even led to players creating Call of Duty Zombies maps in Fortnite and other titles.
In a new post on the r/CODZombies subreddit, user 1hga1 showed off a video of the adorable jewelry box they created themed after the Mystery Box from Call of Duty Zombies. Adorned with question marks hinting at the mysterious goods hidden within, this impressive creation is a spitting image of its in-game counterpart. Mystery Boxes work as random weapon dispensers in-game which let players build their arsenal to take on the zombie hordes, but this unique fan creation looks like it will work just as well at protecting jewelry from prying eyes.
Fans of Call of Duty‘s Zombies modes were impressed with the creative homage, with several commenters complimenting the impressive creation. Referencing the teddy bear item that sometimes appears in the Mystery Box, which causes the box to instantly vanish to another location on the map with its contents in tow, one player joked that finding one inside could cause problems as the jewelry box flies off while deciding which to accessories to wear for the day. Another user suggested that 1hga1 incorporate the ubiquitous jingle that alerts players to the presence of a Mystery Box when playing Call of Duty: Zombies, leading 1hga1 to clarify that the jingle does, indeed, play when the box is opened.
For gamers still eagerly awaiting the appearance of a Zombies mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, this unique homage to the popular mode could help provide an amusing distraction to pass the time. And while its contents may not help mow down the zombie hordes like its in-game counterpart, this Mystery Box is sure to catch the eye of any Call of Duty Zombies fan who comes across it.
