The Grinch Guide: Before you start
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OverviewThe Grinch (STORY) is a story-driven adventure game where your village is getting ready for the holidays — until someone tries to steal Christmas. This guide covers how to get through the story, survive the scary scenes, and unlock both main endings plus the secret one.
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Before you start
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The game is built around atmosphere and storytelling, so your settings matter before you even move. The game also warns players upfront about its scary content, so it helps to know what to expect.
- Turn your sound on the game is designed to be played with audio, and the atmosphere depends on it.
- Read the warning the game contains scary scenes and flashing lights, so be ready for those moments.
- Read every line of dialogue and every on-screen instruction the story gives you your next step through these, so skipping them will leave you lost.
Surviving encounters with the Grinch
TipsChase and horror scenes can make you panic and act randomly. The game's scary moments are part of the story — treat them as a puzzle, not just a fright.
- Keep moving when the Grinch is chasing you — staying in one spot gives him time to catch you.
- Read the on-screen prompts all the way through, even when you feel rushed.
- Take a breath before you act — a calm decision beats a panicked one every time.
- Remember that the flashing lights and scary scenes are deliberate storytelling, not a sign something has gone wrong.
Three endings and their badges
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The game has three distinct endings. The Nice List and Naughty List endings are the two main ones, and there is also a Secret Ending on top of those. Each one awards a different badge, so you will need to replay to earn them all.
| Nice List badge | earned by finishing the story on the Nice List ending |
| Naughty List badge | earned by finishing the story on the Naughty List ending |
| Secret Ending badge | earned by reaching the hidden third conclusion |
The in-game store
SummaryThe game mentions a store that offers helpful perks for players who are struggling to survive. These are extras, not requirements.
- Store sells perks to help you survive tough sections
- Required for story completion no
- Required for any badge no
Glossary
Glossary- Nice List
- One of the two main story endings.
- Naughty List
- The other main story ending.
- Secret Ending
- A third hidden conclusion that awards its own badge.
- Badge
- A permanent achievement on your Roblox account that records which endings you have reached.
- Story mode
- A game structure where on-screen instructions and dialogue guide you forward.
Common questions
FAQI'm completely stuck and can't move forward — what should I check?
Search the edges and corners of the current area for a hidden path or object you missed.
Do I need to buy anything from the store to see all the endings?
No. The store offers perks to make surviving harder sections easier, but none of them are required to finish the story or unlock any badge.
Is this game too scary for younger players?
The game contains scary scenes and flashing lights, which it warns you about before you start. The overall tone is described as not-too-scary horror, so the scary moments are built around the Christmas story rather than being the whole point. Players who are sensitive to flashing lights should be aware of that warning before playing.
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