Find Your Own Way Home Walkthrough

Welcome to the Find Your Own Way Home Walkthrough! Help entertainment reporter Ruby Easton track down a missing rock star before time runs out! Whether you use this document as a reference when things get difficult or as a road map to get you from beginning to end, we’re pretty sure you’ll find what you’re looking for here. Please enjoy our complete Find Your Own Way Home game walkthrough with annotated screenshots from actual gameplay! We hope you find this information useful as you play your way through the game. Use the walkthrough menu below to quickly jump to whatever stage of the game you need help with. Remember to visit the Big Fish Games Forums if you find you need more help. Have fun! This walkthrough created by prpldva.

General Tips & Information

Select the Press Pass to manage profiles.
You can add, delete, or edit the name of a profile.
In the options menus, you can adjust the music and sound volume.
You may play this game in windowed or full screen mode.
For an relaxed game with no timer, uncheck the Timed Mode box in options.
The post-it on the left shows your progress in the game.
Select the photographs on the right to play the game.
Click on the keys in the lower left corner to exit the game.

When in the play screen, click on a star to start a level.
You may replay any completed level at any time.
You may not progress to the next level until it is complete or it is skipped.

While in the game, there are three buttons on the side of the control panel.
Click on the “T” to view the tasks for the level.
Click on the “I” to view any inventory items.
Click on the “L” to view the hidden objects list.

Around the REO emblem are four colored jewels.
Click on the yellow Hint Power jewel for a hint that will show the location of an item on the list.
Choose the red Monitor Power to see what the first item on the list looks like for 10 seconds.
The yellow Ruby's Pencil Power allows you to cross off one item on the list.
Select the blue Compass Power jewel for a compass to point to the nearest object. It will turn green when you have found one.

Open the journal to access the options, help and main menus.
The messages, images, songs and videos you have earned in the game are accessed here by using the smartphone.
On the upper right side of the journal click on the tabs to view notes and achievements.
Use the lower right tabs to resume the game or return to the main menu.

Chapter 1: Strange Messages

Level 1: Ruby

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.
Certain objects in this level will make the tools of the game available.
Locate the belt to activate the green hint power button.
The business card will introduce Rose and the CD will introduce the band.
Finding the smartphone and journal will activate the games interface.
Find the camera to activate the photo section.

Level 2: Party Tonight

Find the 16 differences between the two pictures.
You may click on either picture.
Solving this screen will add a note to your journal, a picture of the party venue.

Level 2: Looks Like Rain

You have three tasks in this section.
There are no hints available in this section, but you do have the option to skip after a short waiting period.
Click on the television to discover you need the remote.
Locate the remote on the couch.
Take the remote from inventory and use it on the television, but it is not working.
Look at the electrical outlet on the wall and plug in the cord.
Use the remote on the television and get the weather report.
Try to take the laptop from the couch, but Dennis the cat will not let you.
Open the cupboard and take the cat food.
Use the cat food on the feeding bowl.
Take the coffee pot from the coffee table, the coffeemaker from the patio and the cut from the dining table.
Look at the close up of the microwave and place the coffeemaker, then the coffee pot in front of the microwave.
Place the cup next to the coffeemaker to complete the task.

Level 3: Inspiration

The object of this mini-game is to place the photographs in order by date.
Click, hold and drag to move the photographs.
A photo will lock into place when in the correct position.

Level 3: Eek!

Locate the 15 mice hidden in the scene.
2 mice are in the close-up view of the newspaper.
This level will unlock the red monitor power button.

Level 4: Tour Footage

In this hidden object level, you must find the objects in the list in order.
Click, hold and drag the 3 windows out of your way.
Completing this level will unlock a band photograph that you can view on the smartphone.

Level 4: Jam in the Kitchen

Locate the 20 hidden objects that are associated with sound.

Level 4: Bumbling Biff

Biff has arrived early at the party venue and is causing trouble.
Click on each of the 5 locations and locate 5 Biffs in each scene.
There are no hints available in this section.

Level 5: Day Dreaming

Take a photograph of each of the 14 items on the right.
You can hover your mouse over the squares on the right to see a larger image.
Move the camera over the area until it comes into focus and click.

Level 5: Back to Work

Locate the 30 hidden objects on the list.

Level 6: Bryan's Challenge

In this Simon-type mini-game, repeat the drum sequences.
You will have to repeat 7 different sequences.
The sequences are randomized.
You may skip this mini-game.

Level 6: On Stage

In this hidden object level, you must find the objects on the list in order.
You can search using the flashlight, or find the switch to turn on the lights.
The light switch is near the right, center edge of the screen. Look for sparkles.
You have earned drumsticks from Bryan!

Level 7: Speedwagon

Find the 16 differences between the two pictures.
You may click on either picture.
Solving this screen will earn you a new image on your smartphone.

Level 7: Dave's Garage

You have three tasks in this section.
There are no hints available in this section, but you do have the option to skip after a short waiting period.
Take the key off the floor in front of the yellow Corvette.
Look at the close-up of the toolbox and use the key to unlock the drawer.
Take the wrench from the drawer.

Take the golden hood ornament off the red truck.
Look at the close-up of the blue car's hood.
Place the hood ornament into the opening.
Use the wrench to tighten the hood ornament.
After the hood opens, take the key.

Click on the windshield of the yellow Corvette for a close-up of the dashboard.
Use the key to start the car.
After the car starts, a coin will fall under the red truck.
Take the coin and look at the close-up of the jukebox.
Place the coin in the coin slot.

Level 7: Roll with the Changes

Drag the squares from the left onto the grid to complete the picture in this mini-game.

Level 8: Playing a Round

Take a photograph of each of the 14 items on the right.
You can hover your mouse over the squares on the right to see a larger image.
Move the camera over the area until it comes into focus and click.

Level 8: Check 1, 2, 3

Locate the 28 hidden objects on the list.
Completing this level will unlock another song in the smartphone.

Level 9: Studio Mix

In this hidden objects level, the names of the hidden objects are either mirrored or blurred.
Look for objects in the screen that will reverse or focus the rest of the objects.
Locate the binoculars on the lower right to remove the blurriness and take the mirror from the upper left to reverse the words.
You will unlock the red Ruby's pencil power.

Level 9: Final Cut

Arrange the video clips so they are in the correct order according to their content.
Click on two video clips to swap them.
Use the color on the edges of each clip to determine which row is correct.

Level 10: Out the Door

Locate the 20 hidden objects on the list.
You will find the special item V.I.P. Pass in this scene.
You will unlock a new image to view in your smartphone.

Level 10: Rush Hour

In this driving mini-game, you must clear a path for Ruby to get to her office.
Click on lights to make them change.

Chapter 2: Where's Kevin?

Level 11: Lights, Camera, Action!

You have two tasks in this section.
There are no hints available in this section, but you do have the option to skip after a short waiting period.
Take the keyboard by the left video screen and you discover it is missing keys.
Locate the 4 keyboard keys.
Look at the close-up of the anchor desk and place the keyboard on the red space.
Repair the keyboard by replacing the missing keys.

Pick up the pepper spray from the floor.
Look at the close-up of the dressing room.
Take the mint breath spray and you will keep the label.
Place the pepper spray on the counter, the place the label on the bottle.

Level 12: Entertainment Now

In this hidden object level, you have 20 items to find.
You can search using the flashlight, or find the switch to turn on the lights.
The light switch is in the upper left corner. Look for sparkles.
You find a special item- a fortune cookie!
You have unlocked an image in your smartphone.

Level 12: Take Five

The object of this mini-game is to fill the columns with color.
Click on the bubbles when they are floating in the same colored column.
Popping bubbles in the wrong colored column or neglecting a column will result in a decrease in that column.

Level 13: Not Again!

In this hidden object level, you must find the objects on the list in order.

Level 13: Run Away Baby

In this escape mini-game, you must collect all the items and exit the building without being caught.
You can walk behind Biff and Marvin, but do not let them see you.
Each colored door, stairway and elevator takes you to a similar one on another floor.
You can also hide in the ladies room.

Level 14: Butterflies

Locate the 20 butterflies in the scene.
You have unlocked a new image in your smartphone.

Level 14: Handsome Stranger

In this hidden object level, you have 20 items to find.

Level 14: Wheels and Strings

Take a photograph of each of the 14 items on the right.
You can hover your mouse over the squares on the right to see a larger image.
Move the camera over the area until it comes into focus and click.

Level 15: All Geared Up

Find the 16 differences between the two pictures.
You may click on either picture.

Level 15: Bit By Bit

Drag the squares from the left onto the grid to complete the picture in this mini-game.

Level 15: Neal Plugging In

In this hidden objects level, the names of the hidden objects are either mirrored or blurred.
Look for objects in the screen that will reverse or focus the rest of the objects.
Locate the binoculars on the upper center to remove the blurriness and take the mirror from the lower right to reverse the words.

Level 16: Prelude

Locate the 27 hidden objects that are associated with sound.
You have unlocked a new song on your smartphone.

Level 16: Wires Crossed

In this mini-game, move the sliders so that each wave matches the highlighted line.
Move the sliders up and down to adjust the wave.
There are three waves to adjust.
This puzzle is randomized.

Level 16: In the Wings

Find the 15 differences between the two pictures.
You may click on either picture.

Level 17: Tune Up

Locate the 23 hidden objects that are associated with sound.
You have unlocked a new image on your smartphone.

Level 17: Bruce's Tee Time

In this hidden object level, you have 26 items to find.
You find a special item, the four-leaf clover.

Level 17: Horse of a Different Color

Find the 16 differences between the two pictures.
You may click on either picture.

Level 18: Birds and Bees

In this hidden object level, you have 24 items to find.

Level 18: Blooming Ruby

Take a photograph of each of the 14 items on the right.
You can hover your mouse over the squares on the right to see a larger image.
Move the camera over the area until it comes into focus and click.

Level 19: Family Jewels

In this hidden object level, you have 21 items to find.

Level 19: Paparazzi

In this hidden object level, you have 28 items to find.

Level 19: REO in the Garden

The object of this mini-game is to place the photographs in order that they occurred.
Click, hold and drag to move the photographs.
A photo will lock into place when in the correct position.

Level 20: Party Prep

Arrange the video clips so they are in the correct order according to their content.
Click on two video clips to swap them.
Use the color on the edges of each clip to determine which row is correct.

Level 20: Trapped

Your task is to find the way out of the ballroom.
Look at the end table on the left.
Take the silver chopstick and the newspaper.
Look at the close-up of the bottom of the door.
Place the newspaper under the door.
Look at the close-up of the lock.
Use the chopstick on the lock.
Return to the close-up of the door and pull the newspaper.
Take the key and unlock the door.

Level 20: Dark Skies

In this driving mini-game, you must clear a path for Ruby to get to her office.
Click on lights to make them change.

Chapter 3: Who's Miranda?

Level 21: Paw Prints

In this hidden object level, you have 19 items to find.

Level 22: Looking for Answers

In this hidden object level, you must find the objects on the list in order.
You have unlocked a new image on your smartphone.

Level 22: Needle in a haystack

In this hidden object level, you have 30 items to find.

Level 23: Hole in One

In this hidden objects level, the names of the hidden objects are either mirrored or blurred.
Look for objects in the screen that will reverse or focus the rest of the objects.
Locate the binoculars on the center wall to remove the blurriness and take the mirror from the right side patio floor to reverse the words.
You have unlocked a new image on your smarttphone.

Level 23: Bora Bora

In this hidden object level, you have 28 items to find.

Click on the close-ups of the sailboat and the brochures to find the final two items.

Level 23: In Too Deep

In this driving mini-game, you must clear a path for Ruby to get to her office.
Click on lights to make them change.

Level 24: Locked

Your task for this level is to open the door of the van.
Pick up the door handle from the ground on the left and take the ladder rung that fell to the bottom of the van's ladder.
Look at the close-up of the van's ladder and replace the top rung.
Look at the close-up of the van's roof and take the screwdriver.

Look at the close-up of the license plate and use the screwdriver on the two bottom screws.
Take the two screws.
Look at the close-up of the door handle area.
Place the handle in the center hole, then use the screws to secure it to the door.

Level 24: Lost in the Shuffle

In this hidden object level, you must find 32 items.
You can search using the flashlight, or find the switch to turn on the lights.
The light switch is near the upper left. Look for sparkles.
You have unlocked a new image on your smartphone.

Level 24: Mixed Messages

In this mini-game, move the sliders so that each wave matches the highlighted line.
Move the sliders up and down to adjust the wave.
There are three waves to adjust.
This puzzle is randomized.

Level 25: Sabotage

In this hidden object level, you have 40 items to find.

Level 25: Putting It All Together

The object of this mini-game is to place the photographs in order.
Each photo represents a number – 8 drumsticks, 2 fingers, etc.
Click, hold and drag to move the photographs.
A photo will lock into place when in the correct position.

Level 26: Revelation

Look in the top drawer and take the soft towel and the fine brush.
Look in the bottom drawer and take the photo cleaner.
Take the photos and the soft paper napkin from the desk.

Look at the close-up of the clear desk space.
Place the soft towel on the desk, then place the photos on top of the towel.
Use the brush on the upper left photo.
Now it is clean and we can move on to the next photo.
Note- you can only clean one photo at a time.
Use the brush on the top center photo then wipe it with the napkin to complete its cleaning.
To clean the upper right photo, use the brush.
The lower left photo requires the use of the brush and then the napkin.
Use the brush, then the cleaner on the lower right photo.

Level 26: Ruby to the Rescue

In this driving mini-game, you must clear a path for Ruby to get to her office.
Click on lights to make them change.

Level 27: Lighting Up the Sky

Locate the 17 flares in this hidden object level.
You have unlocked a new image on your smartphone.

Level 27: Dangerous Combination

You have two tasks in this section.
There are no hints available in this section, but you do have the option to skip after a short waiting period.
Pick up the key, tape, pencil and chocolate bar.
Look at the close-up of the notepad.
Use the pencil on the notepad to reveal the code.

Look at the close-up of the metal box and use the key to unlock it.
Use the candy bar to get rid of the ants.
Repair the wires with the electrical tape then flip the switch.

Level 28: Let My Love Find You

In this hidden object level, you must find 21 objects.
You can search using the flashlight, or find the switch to turn on the lights.
The light switch is near the left, center edge of the screen. Look for sparkles.

Level 28: Twisted and Tossed

In this mini-game, you must avoid the rocks and waves to get to Kevin.
Move the boat with the mouse pointer.
The gauge on the left indicates the distance remaining in the level.
The boat icon in the lower left indicates the amount of damage your boat has received.

Level 29: The Brotherhood

In this hidden object level, you have 21 items to find.

Level 29: Riding the Storm Out

In this mini-game, you need to replace all the engine parts.
You must make sure that the parts all are not off at the same time.
You must also keep the gauge out of the red area.
Click on the parts to repair them.
The gauge on the left indicates the distance remaining on the level.

Level 30: Find Your Own Way Home

In this escape mini-game, you must collect all the instruments and get the band to the stage without being spotted by the paparazzi.
You can walk behind the paparazzi, but do not let them see you.
Each colored door, stairway and elevator takes you to a similar one on another floor.
You can also hide behind the curtains if you get trapped.

Level 30: Soaked to the Bone

This hidden object level has 21 items that you must locate in order.

Level 30: Live From the Red Carpet

Locate the 26 hidden objects that are associated with sound.
You have unlocked a new song on your smartphone.

Level 31: By the Light of the Moon

Take a photograph of each of the 14 items on the right.
You can hover your mouse over the squares on the right to see a larger image.
Move the camera over the area until it comes into focus and click.

Level 31: Everything You Feel

This hidden object level has 24 items to locate.
You have unlocked a new image on your smartphone.

Level 31: Smiling in the End

This hidden object level has 22 items that you must locate in order.
Congratulations! You have found the Golden Ticket!

Trophies

Bronze Wings- for completing Chapter 1.
Silver Wings- for completing Chapter 2.
Gold Wings- for combination Chapter 3.
Gold Record- for finding 100 objects.
Platinum Record- for finding 200 objects.
Diamond Record- for finding 300 objects.
Bronze Solo- 3 games in a row with no hints.
Silver Solo- 5 games in a row with no hints.
Gold Solo- 7 games in a row with no hints.
Super Sleuth- for great detective work.
Riding the Storm- for saving Kevin.
Press Pass- for collecting all the photos.
Rock Legend- for collecting all the trophies.

Congratulations! You have just completed Find Your Own Way Home!

Created at: 2009-12-01