Frogster announced today that a new solo mini-game called the "Course of Terror" will be added to Runes of Magic with the full launch of "Chapter II: The Elven Prophecy" on Sept. 15. Once per day the clown Malatina will let players enter a dungeon that is filled with obstacles that require specific tactics to win. Players can earn rewards and titles if they can overcome these challenges.

We've added six "Course of Terror" screenshots to our gallery, so check them out if you're wondering what sights you'll see in the mini-game. You can also watch a trailer for the dungeon on the official site. The full announcement, which can be found below, mentions that more solo challenges are currently in the works.

Berlin, 08 September 2009: The curtain goes up on the ‘Course of Terror’! The clown Malatina offers a new solo challenge for plucky adventurers in the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game, Runes of Magic. Once per day, she will give players the opportunity to enter a challenging, obstacle-packed dungeon. The mini-game will be added to the game in the final content update along with the full launch of ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’, on 15 September.

The dungeon consists of a chamber containing 45 fields, each with a seal that hides a range of different obstacles to challenge the adventurer. Each of these demands a special tactic: For example, ice barricades can only be overcome by using a heavy artillery piece. Players have to use the right tools for the job during the game‘s ten minutes. Clown ghosts constantly appear, making matters even worse for our heroes. Once adventurers discover the field containing the key, they’ll receive rewards as well as an entry into the next round. Special titles can also be unlocked using ‘ghost cards’, to reward players for completing the challenge.

There is also additional work in progress on other solo challenges which will be added to Runes of Magic. “We like to always look for ways to keep our players entertained and offer them plenty of variety,” commented PR Manager Philipp Senkbeil. “MMO players don’t always want to be in groups and mini-games are a perfect change from the routine of raids.”