Gnomes Guide: The basic loop
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OverviewGnomes! [Steal & Escape] puts you in the role of a tiny gnome thief sneaking into a homeowner's house, grabbing as much loot as possible, and getting out before you're caught. This guide covers how to break in, work with teammates, hit item milestones, and redeem codes for extra coins.
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Gnomes! [Steal & Escape]
The basic loop: break in, steal, escape
Step
You start outside the house each round. Your job is to get inside, grab valuable items, and reach the exit before the homeowner catches you. Getting caught ends your round and means any loot you were carrying does not count.
- Enter the house going inside for the first time earns you the Breaking In! badge.
- Pick up items grab whatever valuable items you can find once you are inside.
- Head for the exit make your way out of the house to complete the round and keep your stolen goods.
- Check your quests between rounds, open the quest screen to collect any rewards you have earned.
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Working with your team
Tips
Up to 20 players can be in the same session, so you will almost always have other gnomes around. The Gnome Squad badge is awarded when every member of your team escapes safely in the same round, so a single person getting caught can cost the whole group.
- Move together rather than splitting up — a scattered team is harder to get out safely.
- If a teammate is in danger, adjust your route so you can exit at roughly the same time.
- Do not rush ahead and escape while others are still inside if you are going for Gnome Squad.
Item theft milestones
Table
Your stolen item total carries over between rounds. Use these targets to pace yourself.
| Badge | Items to steal |
|---|---|
| Master Thief | 100 |
| Legendary Gnome | 500 |
Redeem codes for coins
StepThe game has a code entry screen where you can redeem codes for coins. New codes are released through the official Discord.
- Type the code exactly.
- Submit and collect your coins if the code is valid.
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Tools, upgrades, and quests
TipsThe game lets you unlock tools and upgrades, and complete quests to earn rewards.
- Check the quest screen between rounds — completed quests pay out rewards.
- New items and areas are still being added.
Glossary
Glossary- Homeowner
- The character patrolling the house who ends your round if they catch you.
- Gnome
- The small thief character every player controls.
- Upgrade
- A tool or improvement you unlock through the shop.
- Quest
- An in-game challenge you complete for rewards such as coins.
Common questions
FAQWhat happens if the homeowner catches me?
Your round ends and you do not keep any items you were carrying. To count loot toward your total, you must escape before being caught.
Do stolen items add up across rounds for the milestone badges?
Yes. The Master Thief and Legendary Gnome badges track your cumulative total across every round you have ever played. You do not need to steal 100 or 500 items in a single session.
Where do I find new codes?
The official Discord server is where the developers release new codes. Codes have expiry dates and each one can only be used once per account.
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