Don't burn the house down Guide: How the three-day structure works
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OverviewDon't Burn the House Down! is a single-player puzzle and choice-driven adventure by SquishySoft Games where you have three in-game days to finish your task list before mom gets home. This guide covers how the three-day structure works, how your choices affect your score, and where to find the hidden secrets and side quests.
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How the three-day structure works
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The game is divided into Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3. Each day presents a task list you need to work through before moving on. Finishing Day 3 triggers the ending and locks in your final score, which then appears on the global leaderboard.
- Work through Day 3 this is the final day; finishing it ends the game.
- Check the leaderboard after the ending, see where your score lands against other players.
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Hidden secrets and badge challenges
CheckBeyond the daily task list there are extra challenges tucked into the game. Finishing as many tasks and unlocking as many quests and secrets contributes to a higher score.
- Riddles solve every riddle in the game to earn the Riddle Sage badge.
- Evil doll track down and defeat the evil doll to earn the Doll Whisperer badge.
- Creepy painting figure out the painting mystery to earn the Painting Aficionado badge.
- In-game cash hack there is a hidden method inside the game itself that awards the Hacker badge and gives you in-game cash.
- Headphones on the game recommends them.
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Glossary
Glossary- Task list
- The set of objectives for each day that you need to complete to progress and earn score.
- Side quest
- An optional hidden mission separate from the main task list that adds to your score and can unlock badges.
- Global leaderboard
- A ranked board that displays final scores from players around the world after they finish the game.
- Choose-your-own-adventure
- A style of game where player decisions change the direction of the story and what becomes available to do.
Common questions
FAQCan I play this with friends?
No — this is a single-player experience only. There is no co-op or competitive mode built into the game.
What actually ends the game?
Finishing Day 3 triggers the ending and finalises your score. That score is then recorded on the global leaderboard.
How do I get a higher score on a second playthrough?
Finish as many tasks and unlock as many quests and secrets as possible, since these are the stated ways to push your score higher.
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