Let's unravel the mystery of that summer.
"The Key to the Beach House" is a story-driven escape game set in a nostalgic seaside shop.
Look around, investigate interesting objects, and connect clues left in distant locations.
Use tools and intuition to solve puzzles and follow the "summer homework" left behind by Grandpa Haru.
■ The final cleanup becomes a continuation of summer vacation
Tomorrow, Grandpa's beach house will be demolished.
When the protagonist, Takeru, arrives to do the final cleanup, he is greeted by the familiar scent of the sea and the mysteries left in the shop.
With each key he unlocks, memories of that summer slowly come back to life.
■ To the beach house and beyond. Explore 9 stages
The storefront, seating area, kitchen, back room, tool shed, washing area, boathouse, wave viewing platform, terrace.
Look around in all four directions and find the differences hidden in the familiar scenery.
What you find might lead to solving mysteries in other locations.
■ Observe, connect, and discover puzzles
Patterns, colors, tool shapes, and the scenery of the sea.
Compare the information you glean from the screen and consider the meaning of the mechanisms.
We've prepared puzzles linked to the setting, such as solving the mechanisms of ropes and winding machines using clues.
■ Use tools to open the next door
Select the items you've acquired and investigate places where they might be useful.
Solve puzzles to find new tools and keys, and proceed to the next location.
The scope of your exploration will gradually expand.
■ The story unfolds at your own pace
Remembered events are added to your "memories."
You can reread them later if you want to focus on solving the puzzles.
Immerse yourself in the sounds of the waves, the sunset, and the warmth of old wood as you relive memories with Grandpa Haru.
■ Support When You Get Stuck
- Two difficulty levels: "Easy" and "Thorough"
- Notes to review clues
- Three levels of hints for gradual progress
- Building map to move to adjacent locations
- Auto-save to resume from where you left off
- Adjustable screen brightness, sound, and text speed
■ How to Play
1. Tap on areas of interest to investigate.
2. Look around left and right to find tools and clues.
3. Select an item from your inventory and tap where you want to use it.
4. Compare the collected information to solve the puzzle and proceed to the next location.
■ Recommended for:
- Those who enjoy escape games that involve observing scenery
- Those who enjoy puzzle-solving by connecting multiple clues
- Those who want to immerse themselves in a nostalgic summer or seaside atmosphere
- Those who want to play story-driven games at their own pace
■ "Key Stories" Series
- A series where you can enjoy exploration, puzzle-solving, and the stories that unfold in different settings.
"The Key to the Veranda"
On a night of Obon, from a familiar home to the lights of a festival. A story that traces the mystery left in a traditional Japanese landscape.
"The Key to Everything"
A story that traces the memories of the seabed by searching for clues hidden in the tanks and exhibits of a nighttime aquarium.
"The Key to Snowlight"
A quiet winter story that unravels the mystery surrounding forgotten items and lights at a snowy terminal station.
Each work is a separate Android app. Other works are not included in this app.
■ About Fees and Ads
The main story can be played for free from beginning to end. Ads will be displayed.
The first row of hints is free; the second and third rows require viewing video ads. Hints that have been viewed once can be displayed again without viewing ads.
Ads for this work can be removed with an optional one-time purchase. After purchase, hints can also be used without viewing ads.
Purchases are only valid for this Android app. They are not shared with other works or the iOS version.
Let your inspiration guide you to continue that summer's story.
An escape game with a story, set in a nostalgic beach house. Gather clues in the seating area, boathouse, and observation deck, and solve puzzles using tools and your intuition. Grandpa Haru's summer homework awaits you.