Golden Skulltulas first appeared in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, released for Nintendo 64 in 1998. They are cursed members of the House of Skulltula, found clinging to walls in dungeons, houses and Hyrule's overworld at night. Collecting the Gold Skulltula Tokens they drop gradually lifts the family's curse and unlocks rewards from its members. Because the creatures are optional and well hidden, their distinctive chime became a familiar hunting cue for completionists, and the sound remains closely linked to thorough exploration and 100 percent runs.