الشايب Guide: Getting started at the station
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Overviewالشايب [رعب] is a Saudi horror adventure game set in a remote rest house rented for one night. An old man owns the place, pours you coffee, and gives you one rule: do not leave the majlis tonight. This guide covers how to start, how to reach all three endings, and how to unlock the game's hidden secret.
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الشايب [رعب]
Getting started at the station
Step
The game begins at a station, not at the rest house. Whether you are playing solo or with friends, you board a car there and travel to the rest house together. Once the old man welcomes you, the night begins.
- Meet at the station if you are playing with friends, wait for everyone before getting in the car.
- Board the same car this is what puts the whole group in the same session.
- Listen to the old man he welcomes you, pours coffee, and tells you to stay in the majlis tonight.
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Surviving the night: puzzles and the chase
Tips
Inside the rest house you will solve puzzles, avoid the old man when he comes after you, and piece together what happened in this place before you arrived.
- Work through the rest house puzzles.
- Put distance between yourself and the old man when he gives chase.
- Look for clues about the history of the house while you explore.
The hidden drawer and when to open it
Warn
One of the game's four badges, called الدقيقة الواقفة, is tied to a small drawer that cannot be opened at any random time. It only unlocks during a particular moment when nothing around it is moving.
Three endings and how they differ
Tips
The game has three endings, and each one has a badge attached to it. The first two endings bring the night to a close in very different ways, while the third is the rarest — few players reach it, and the story is not fully over even then.
- First ending — dawn breaks at the rest house, but not in the way you expected.
- Second ending — one night in the rest house changes everything.
- Third ending — very few players reach this one, and the story still is not finished when they do.
- Each ending is tied to its own badge that records which conclusion you reached.
Co-op tips for a group of up to four
Check
Up to four players can share a session. The key is boarding the same car at the station — that is what links everyone together.
- Everyone is at the station and ready before the car departs.
- All players board the same car not separate ones.
- Roles are split between solving puzzles and keeping watch.
Glossary
Glossary- الشايب (Al-Shayeb)
- Arabic for 'old man' — the owner of the rest house who pursues players through the night.
- الاستراحة (Al-Istiraha)
- Arabic for 'rest house' — the remote building where the entire game takes place.
- المجلس (Al-Majlis)
- Arabic for 'sitting room' or 'reception room' — the space the old man tells you never to leave tonight.
- الدقيقة الواقفة
- The badge tied to the hidden drawer, earned only by opening it at the exact moment when nothing around it is moving.
Common questions
FAQHow many endings are there, and do I need to replay the game to see them all?
There are three endings, each with its own badge. Since only one ending can play out per run, you will need at least three separate playthroughs to collect all three badges.
Can I play this alone, or do I need friends?
Solo play is fully supported. You can also bring up to three friends — just make sure everyone boards the same car at the station.
What devices does the game support?
The game runs on phones, computers, and controllers.
How do I unlock the الدقيقة الواقفة badge?
Find the small drawer inside the rest house. When everything around it goes still and nothing is moving, open the drawer. That specific window of time is the only chance you get in a single run.
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