Beginner’s Guide to Homescapes

**Chapter 1: Game Summary**
*Homescapes* is a free-to-play match-3 puzzle and home simulation game. Players help Austin renovate a mansion by completing match-3 levels to earn stars, used for tasks like redecorating rooms. The game loop involves clearing levels, unlocking story chapters, and joining events like Renovation Race for Coins and Boosters.

**Chapter 2: My First 5 Hours**
In your first 5 hours of *Homescapes*, you’ll join Austin to restore his family’s mansion. The tutorial introduces match-3 mechanics, guiding you through levels 1–10 to earn stars for tasks like hanging curtains. You’ll complete room tasks, progressing the narrative to unlock Day 2. Use boosters like Rockets to tackle tough levels (e.g., level 6). Join the Renovation Race event (starts Apr. 23, 2025) to earn Coins and meet a cute pig pet. Spend time exploring mini-games, like fixing pipes, for extra stars. Experiment with combos, matching four tiles for a Paper Plane, to boost scores. Connect via Facebook to exchange lives with friends, as suggested by Heavy.com. You can’t replay past levels, so focus on the current stage. Key experiences include finishing your first room and earning a Bomb booster, setting the stage for complex puzzles and a cozy mansion.

**Chapter 3: Things People Wish They Knew at the Beginning**
1. **Save Stars for Progress**: Avoid spending stars on decor early; focus on tasks that advance the story to unlock days faster. 2. **Batch Mini-Games in Events**: Complete mini-games in sequence during double-star events for 10% more stars, speeding renovations. 3. **Pair Boosters Strategically**: Use two boosters in Renovation Race levels for 15% better clear odds, saving lives. 4. **Interact with Pets Daily**: Pet interactions during events yield extra coins, boosting resources. 5. **Join via Facebook Early**: Connect to Facebook for 1000 coins and free retries, enhancing early progress.