Infinite Tunnel

Infinite Tunnelえんえんトンネル En'en Ton'neru
Located	Harrisville
Appearances	YW2, YW3*

The Infinite Tunnel (Japanese: えんえんトンネル, En'en Ton'neru) is a mysterious tunnel found in present-day Harrisville in Yo-kai Watch 2. The goal of the player is to walk through the tunnel and find the exit. However, the player can only run the tunnel once per day and will always reset at 6:00AM (like most time-related events) based on the time set on the Nintendo 3DS's system clock.

The unique gimmick of the tunnel is that the tunnel may become longer or shorter depending on the various interactions and events that the player can find inside of the tunnel. Some choices could make the player encounter Yo-Kai, receive items or lore about the tunnel.

In Yo-kai Watch 3, the Infinite Tunnel was replaced by Hazy Lane, which can be accessed in Greenfields via Greenfields Station. In the Version 3.0 update for the Japanese versions (which added Harrisville and San Fantastico) the entrance to the Infinite Tunnel is revealed to have been permanently sealed off by talking to Faux Kappa.

The exit is indicated by a bright white light, like any classic tunnel.

Overview

The warning when the player enters the Infinite Tunnel.

Entering the Infinite Tunnel can be only done once a day, with the player being prompted to save before entering to prevent save scumming. The player's daily visit resets at 6:00 AM, based on the system clock of the Nintendo 3DS.

The goal of the tunnel is to travel as far as possible, with the chance to meet Rare Yo-kai the further one travels. The player's best record of distance travelled, recorded in yards (meters in the Japanese version), can be found in their profile in the Contacts app.

Initially, the player will reach the end at about roughly 500-1,000 yards. Subsequent visits lengthen the tunnel, typically by another 1,000 yards. The tunnel's length is also affected by how the player responds to questions and situations presented by certain NPCs found in the tunnel. These NPCs may trigger a battle or give the player an item, depending on the choices they make.

Concept art of the Infinite Tunnel entrance from the 10th Anniversary website

Yo-kai can also be encountered walking down the tunnel and talking to them gives the player the option to battle them. Occasionally, Yo-kai may be found stationary in the middle of the pathway, which will force the player to battle when approached. The Yo-kai found near the start of the tunnel are initially low ranked, but the Yo-kai encountered much further into the tunnel gradually change to higher ranking ones.

The appearance of the tunnel's walls also change further in. At 2,000 yards, the usual brick of the tunnel will be changed into ruined brick walls, 5,000 yards, the tunnel will appear cleaner and mall-like, with shiny reflective floors. At about 8,000 yards, it will start to look like a castle wall. The tunnel seems to loop after around 10,000 yards, where the tunnel and the Yo-kai seem the same as the first time when encountering them. However, the Yo-kai will be much stronger than their initial encounters.

Moody Mary & Mallice

Upon completing the Infinite Tunnel for the first time, a side event involving Moody Mary and an entity named Mallice occurs for the next five completions.

After reaching the end of the Infinite Tunnel for a total of six times, the player is forced to fight against Mallice. After defeating the boss, Moody Mary reveals that he was in fact a manifestation of her nightmares, and that she created the Infinite Tunnel; its designs and length being altered by her mood.

The player's character extends their friendship to Moody Mary, to which she accepts, though she does not yield a Yo-kai medal, claiming that she does not know what one is - leaving her origin as a Yo-kai or ghost a mystery.

Subsequent completions of the Infinite Tunnel after this event will have Moody Mary awaiting the player on the other side with a rare and valuable item as a reward.

Yo-kai

Under 2,000 Yards

Yo-kai		Rank	Allies	Level	Time	Weather	Rate
	Furgus			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Snaggly			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Cadin			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Pittapatt			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Squeeky			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Cricky			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Droplette			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Minochi			?	Anytime	Any	?

2,000 - 4,999 Yards

Yo-kai		Rank	Allies	Level	Time	Weather	Rate
	Tublappa			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Signibble			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Duchoo			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Smogling			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Mimikin			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Blowkade			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Fidgephant			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Nosirs			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Dismarelda			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Hidabat			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Yoink			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Flushback			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Heheheel			?	Anytime	Any	?
	K'mon-K'mon			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Babblong			?	Anytime	Any	?

5,000 - 7,999 Yards

Yo-kai		Rank	Allies	Level	Time	Weather	Rate
	Papa Windbag			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Espy			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Goruma			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Negasus			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Cruncha			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Devourer			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Statiking			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Hornaplenty			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Swelterrier			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Damona			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Count Cavity			?	Anytime	Any	?

8,000 - 19,999 Yards

Yo-kai		Rank	Allies	Level	Time	Weather	Rate
	Papa Bolt			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Mama Aura			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Tengu			?	Anytime	Any	?

20,000 Yards and Over

Yo-kai		Rank	Allies	Level	Time	Weather	Rate
	Contrarioni			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Faux Kappa			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Devourer			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Chymera			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Kingmera			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Auntie Heart			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Unikirin			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Tigappa			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Shadow Venoct			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Mermother			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Frostail			?	Anytime	Any	?
	Eterna			?	Anytime	Any	?

Objects

Object	Function
Emergency Exit	It will take the player out of the tunnel. Depending on the appearance, it may also have other effects.
The Infinite Railroad	If the player chose to board the Infinte Railroad, it will take them a good distance either closer or farther from the exit. Their yard counter will change accordingly.
The Switch	Alters the distance of the tunnel's exit by a random ammount.
The Vending Machine	$1.00 - The player will either battle a weak Yo-kai or receive a cheap item. $10.00 - The player will either battle an average Yo-kai or receive a rather expensive item. $100.00 - The player will either battle a strong Yo-kai or receive a rare item.

Interactable Humans

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There are some humans the player can interact with, which can affect the outcome of the tunnel. For example, The Tangler asks the most questions out of the many different humans the player can encounter.

The Tangler

Choice	Outcome
"You’re a child who loves toys...But your mother is making you throw one out. Which do you choose?"
An old, favorite toy.	The player will receive an item.
A new, exciting toy.	The player fights a Yo-kai, and the exit will be further.
"Let’s say you found a perfectly crisp, juicy apple sitting on the ground here. It’s red, ripe, and delicious. What are you going to do about it?"
I’d eat it.	The player will receive an item.
I’d leave it alone.	The player may fight a Yo-kai, and the exit will be further.
"You’re on your way to visit a friend who lives far away. How will you get there?"
By bike.	The exit will be further.
By train.	Nothing will happen.
By plane.	The exit will be closer.
"Pretend I’m your English teacher. I put you in charge of assigning the homework. What do you choose?"
One long paper.	The player will battle a Yo-kai and the exit will be further. The Tangler will respond to the player with: "Well? How did you like that homework?".
Three short papers.	The exit will be closer.
"Imagine you’re standing alone in a dark room, crying. What happened? Why is it that you’re crying?"
Because I’m happy.	The exit will be further.
Because I’m sad.	The exit will be closer.
"You’ve just died by an accident. So sad! But on your deathbed, you’re granted two choices. Which is it?"
Return to life.	The exit will be closer.
Be reincarnated.	The exit will be further.
"You’re about to make a major move...A new place. A new life. Where would you set up shop?"
Somewhere hot.	The player will battle a Yo-kai, and they will receive an item.
Somewhere cool.	The exit will be closer.
"You’ve made a huge mistake, and your parents have caught you. What’s your response?"
Ignore.	The exit will be closer.
Apologize.	The player will receive a medium-class item.
Blame someone else.	The exit will be further.
"The world is full of people...But who’s the most important person in the world?"
Me, of course!.	The player will battle a Yo-kai, the exit will be further, and they will receive either a medium or high-class item.
No one person.	Nothing will happen.
"There’s a strong enemy in front of you...Are you going to stand up for yourself and fight?"
Yes.	The player will battle a Yo-kai.
Yes.	The player will battle a Yo-kai.
Yes.	The player will battle a Yo-kai.

Humble Bird

Choice	Outcome
It was delicious.	The exit will be further, and the player will receive 1-4 Chicken Thighs.
I don’t remember.	The player will receive a low-class item.

Curious Lady

Choice	Outcome
That’s me.	The player will battle a Yo-kai.
You’re mistaken.	The player will receive either a medium or high-class item.

Friendly Guy

Choice	Outcome
Dank Box.	The player will receive a low-class item.
Mystery Box.	The player will receive a medium-class item.

Competitor

Choice	Outcome
Win Rock-Paper-Scissors	The exit will be further.
Tie	Nothing will happen.
Lose	The exit will be further.
The competitor seems to pick scissors frequently.

Weary Girl

Choice	Outcome
No, I’m not tired.	The player will battle Yo-kai and the exit will be further.
I’m a bit tired.	The player will receive an item.
I’m really tired.	Nothing will happen.

Smart Kid

Choice	Outcome
It never ends.	The exit will be closer.
It must end.	The exit will be further.

Lost Boy

Choice	Outcome
That’s right.	The player will receive a medium-class item.
You’re wrong.	The player will battle Yo-kai.

Worried Man

Choice	Outcome
OK, let’s go!	The player will battle Yo-kai.
You’re lying.	The player will receive a medium-class item.

The Twins

Choice	Outcome
Hurry ahead	The player will receive a low-class item.
Play along	The player will battle Yo-kai.

Unusual Doctor

Choice	Outcome
This hurts.	The player will receive an item.
That hurts.	The player will battle Yo-kai.

Tunnel Guy

Choice	Outcome
Make it shorter.	The exit will be VERY close.
Make it longer.	The exit will be further.

Spoilers end here.

Other Encounters

Several other humans can be seen in the tunnel and interacted with, but they do not affect the outcome of the distance.

Acquaintance

Will greet the player enthusiastically by their name.

Tunnel Bro

That person claims the tunnel to be his, asks if the player even has permission to be there, or if they even like tunnels, eventually, he decides to share the tunnel after a difficult decision.

Groovy Kid

Enthusiastically, she will ask the player if they are having fun, and will tag along with them, as the stranger plays with the echo.

Waiting Guy

Claims to be waiting for his girlfriend to show up, and that he's been waiting for a week, before realizing she's not coming.

Bill

Says his mother makes stew with beef and sweet potatoes, claims that that's not real stew, and that if she's going to use sweet potatoes, she should call it something else.

Annoying Gal

Calls the player character a cutie, and that she wishes they were her kid, as she'd take them to an amusement park every day.

Visiting Girl

Asks if the player's parents are around, then realising that the player is on their own, she cannot legally give the player a million-dollar prize.

Ramen Guy

A person that cannot find the great ramen place that's supposed to be nearby, and is offered with the option to give the person some ramen.

Tonkatsu Guy

Somebody that simply talks about his love of tonkatsu.

Lonely Guy

Tells the player that the 13th door is always dark, and that he finds it to be pretty nice and calming. By visiting the 13th exit door, the player can encounter Neighfarious

Angry Gal

Tells the player to leave her alone, and to not come any closer.

Oblivious Kid

Asks what the player is doing in a place like this, then saying "Hey! I'm askin' the questions here! I asked you first!' followed by her admitting she never really thought about it.

Shady Worker

Says he can't stop to chat, as he's working, when asked what he's working on, he responds "If I told you, I'd have to... go back in time and untell you. OK? It's a secret."

Relaxed Cop

Casually says they're searching for a nefarious criminal who escaped into the tunnel earlier, telling the player to be careful, as he is definitely armed and dangerous, adding "Good luck! We won't be able to rescue you, by the way."

Sensitive Girl

Notices an unusual smell from somewhere and asks the player if the smell is coming from them.

Hyottoko Trio

Occasionally, the player will come across a trio of dancers wearing hyottoko masks parading down the tunnel. While the trio cannot be interacted with, after encountering and passing by them, there is a small chance the dancers will suddenly reappear, accompanied by a red screen, in an attempt to scare the player out of nowhere.

Once the screen dissolves back to normal gameplay, the player will discover that they have been transformed into a dancer themselves, with heavily reduced walking speed and the inability to sprint. The effect wears off after walking 20 yards.

Faysoff

Disguises itself as Nate/Katie, if asked who they are they'll reveal they've lost their face before revealing themselves and dropping a random item upon running away.

Trivia

Infinite Tunnel in Yo-kai Watch 3

• There is a secret told to the player by one of the people they meet in the Infinite Tunnel. He says that the 13th door is nice and dark. If player go through the 13th exit door in the Infinite Tunnel, the tunnel does end, but they can also encounter and attempt to befriend Neighfarious.
  • He is fought once per day, and the game forbids otherwise because the game saves at the beginning of the Infinite Tunnel. This may reference Friday March 13th, the day of bad luck considering the evil nature of Neighfarious.
• The Twins reference the famous scene from The Shining which shows Twins at the end of the hallway. They even say the same quotes from the movie.
• The music for the Infinite Tunnel is over seven minutes long, making it the longest music track in the video game and in the series overall.
• The other side of the tunnel may have different environmental themes depending on how far the player travelled. This ranges from just a normal hill view to snowy hills, autumn-themed or sakura blossom trees.
• Even though the Infinite Tunnel isn't accessible in Yo-kai Watch 3, it makes an appearance in the Gates of Whimsy objective, which asks the player to find out what character they are via hints from other humans.
• Every 1000 yards a weird echoing sound can be heard
• The Infinite Tunnel may be inspired by Kiyotaki Tunnel, an allegedly haunted tunnel which is rumoured to change lengths depending on the time of day.

In other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	えんえんトンネル En'en Ton'neru	Endless tunnel
French	Tunnel sans fin	No-end (endless) tunnel
Spanish	Túnel Infinito	Infinite Tunnel
German	Endlostunnel	Endless tunnel
Italian	Tunnel Infinito	Infinite tunnel
Dutch	Eindeloze Tunnel	Endless Tunnel