First-run plan

Beginner Guide: Your First Escape

The basic loop is simple: identify the exit, find five colored keys, activate two levers, recover dropped objectives, then regroup for the escape. Use the dated Manor order as a checklist—not as proof of fixed rooms or every map.

Officially confirmedObserved in gameplayLast reviewed 2026-08-31

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Quick orientation

The game loop in 30 seconds

Confirm the current map and mode in the lobby.
Learn the route back to the exit before the group spreads out.
Track Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, first lever, and second lever.
Recover a dropped key from a teammate's last known area when needed.
Return to the exit only after the group agrees all seven objectives are complete.

Ordered plan

Your first escape, step by step

Step 1

Read the lobby before choosing

Map and mode controls can change. Confirm the visible selection instead of assuming an older video matches your lobby.

Step 2

Make the exit your starting landmark

Before splitting up, note the route back to the escape area. This wiki does not yet publish a universal exit landmark.

Step 3

Assign one checklist recorder

One player records only confirmed key uses and lever interactions; this prevents duplicate searches.

Step 4

Split the search without isolating everyone

Use pairs or overlapping areas so a death does not leave the group unsure where a carried key may have dropped.

Step 5

Call out every key handoff

Say the key color, holder, and last known area when it changes hands.

Step 6

Regroup before the final return

Once all five colors and both levers are confirmed, gather the team and return to the exit route together.

Step 7

Use revives only with a recovery plan

A revive mechanic exists, but its exact time window and limits still need a current test. Decide who will recover the objective first.

Step 8

Restart with one changed habit

After a failed run, identify the lost objective, missed lever, or bad split before immediately replaying the same plan.

Multiplayer setup

Simple team roles

Recorder

Keeps the browser-local checklist and repeats the current missing objective.

Key holder

Calls out the color and last known area; avoids disappearing without a handoff.

Search pair

Checks a separate area while staying close enough to report a death or item location.

Exit guide

Remembers the return path and regroups the team after all seven objectives are confirmed.

Recovery before speed

Eight first-run mistakes

Leaving the lobby without checking which map or mode is selected.
Failing to note the way back to the exit.
Having every player follow the same objective.
Marking a lever when it was only seen, not successfully used.
Assuming Green and Blue are one objective because they share a video chapter.
Restarting the whole search before checking a dead holder's last area.
Buying or using a revive without knowing what the team must recover next.
Following House of The Locust mechanics in the FunGames26 game.

After a failed run

A fast restart plan

Write down only three things: the last confirmed objective, the objective that was lost or disputed, and the map/mode shown in the lobby. On the next run, change the assignment around that failure instead of inventing a new route.

Frequently asked questions

What should a new player do first?

Confirm the current map and mode, identify the exit route, then choose one player to track five keys and two levers.

Should the whole team search the same room?

Usually no. Split the search while keeping enough overlap to recover a key if a holder dies.

What happens to a carried key after death?

A current playthrough reports that the key remains on the floor. Treat this as dated gameplay evidence and check the death area first.

When should I use a revive?

Use it only when the team knows which objective must be recovered. Exact revive timing and mode restrictions remain unverified.

Should I save stamina?

The official catalog confirms an Infinite Stamina pass exists, but this guide has not independently measured stamina behavior. Avoid planning around an assumed unlimited sprint.

Can I start with Impossible or Lights Out?

The badges confirm both features exist, but their current activation steps and exact modifiers still need testing. Start from the visible base run if the lobby labels are unclear.

Can I complete the game alone?

Solo viability has not been reliably tested for the current version, so this guide does not promise a solo route.

What should I read after this guide?

Open the walkthrough for the objective order, the checklist during the run, Maps for coverage status, and Revives before spending or claiming a revive.