Story (2024)

• Frog Pond Falls
• Garage
• The Old Well
• Beach House
• Area
• Side Entrance
• Harbour
• Flower Garden
• Stone Garden
• Pool Area
• Pool House
• Pool House Patio
• Fortress
• Rufus' Park
• Plaza
• Pier
• Maze
• Pages with broken file links
• Tennis Court
• Cemetery
• Romantic Spot
• Lindsay's New York Story
• Event
• Casey & Skatie
• Gameplay

Contents

[INTRO CUTSCENE]

Three months earlier...

[INT. HOUSE]

Postman

*knock knock*

Maddie

A letter for Grandma? Looks very official...

Hmm, Grandma isn't around. Maybe I should check what's inside. Just in case...
Grandma has a mansion?! And it's going to be seized because of her unpaid taxes?!
Grandma!! Does our family really own a mansion in Hopewell Bay?!
They can't just seize it from us!! This must be a mistake, right?

Can we go there and see what's up? Pleeeease!

[EXT.]

Maddie

Grandma, I realize you never want to see the estate again, but...
Thanks for coming here with me.

Ursula

I don't know why you wasted your savings paying the back taxes on this old wreck, Maddie.

Maddie

It's our family home, and as the last surviving Boulton it's my duty to be here.
Plus, someone from the local council wrote and told me that we have to restore the estate or they'll condemn it and rip it down!

[THEY LEAVE - GATE OPENS]

Maddie

I bet they'll do it too, so I WON'T let that happen - I'm going to make this place look amazing.

[EXT. MANSION]

Maddie

This house is HUGE! Our family must have been a big deal in the past.

[URSULA REJOINS]

Ursula

Looks smaller than I remembered. Messier, too.

[EXT. GARAGE]

Maddie

You're right about the mess. It's no wonder the council wants to condemn it.

[URSULA LEAVES]

Maddie

Let's clear this up so we can start saving the estate! First, we need tools to clear a path in...

After Task 2-1 (Remove withered plants):

Maddie

Hello? Is someone there?

[OUT FRONT OF ESTATE - ENTER RODDY]

Roddy

Hello! I was passing by and, uh, thought I smelled something delicious baking.
Are you trying to get this old place back in shape? You're brave. I've heard so many strange stories about it.

Maddie

What kind of stories? What are you talking about??

Roddy

Uh, just silly local tales about the reason for it being so run-down. I did't mean to make you angry...

Maddie

Sorry - you didn't. I've just got a lot to do to restore the estate so the council won't condemn it.

Roddy

Ouch! The council here is tough - especially Penny Golightly. She's the head of the Infrastructure Committee, and she's, uh, pretty scary.
Maybe I can help out? I'm an architect, and I know a thing or two about getting homes through the renovation process.

Maddie

Why would you help me, Mr...?

Roddy

Took - Roddy Took. I've loved the look of this place since I moved into town. I'd hate to see Penny and her council rip it down.

Maddie

Hmm. Well, I'm Maddie, and I may just take you up on your offer. Thanks!

After Task 1-6 (Remove overgrown bushes):

Maddie

Grandma, do you know any strange stories about the estate? Are they the reason you kept me away from it?

Ursula

I don't know what you're talking about. Can we go home now?

Maddie

This is home! Oh, Grandma, can't you just try? What is it with you and this place, anyway?

Ursula

It's complicated. But I'll try - for you. I suppose the gardens are quite nice, in the right light...

Maddie

They're going to be beautiful when I'm finished! I will NOT let the council condemn this place.

Ursula

I believe you there. You've always been good at making and fixing things. Inventing is in your DNA!

Maddie

Huh? What do you mean?

Ursula

Never mind. Alright, we can stay awhile. just - watch where you dig, won't you?

After Task 1-21 (Remove tarpaulin):

Maddie

Who's this, Grandma?

Ursula

Him? That's Ignatius Montague Boulton. He's the one who built this place and made the family fortune.
Not that there's been any money for a long time! But he had some. Think he was born in about 1802.

Maddie

Hey, you DO know stories about the estate! And it's good to hear one.

Ursula

Don't get too used to it. But yeah. I guess I know some ancient history.

Maddie

Great! I want to learn all about Grandpa Charlie, and my parents, and...

Ursula

Some secrets are best left buried, Maddie. I'm off to bake.

[URSULA LEAVES]

Maddie

She's hiding something! I just wish I knew what it was - and why!

After Task x?:

Maddie

That’s a pretty cool fountain!

Grandma

Ignatius was a self-made man. He built his empire from nothing. This fountain is one of the many gifts he received.

Maddie

An empire? An empire of what?!

Grandma

Now hold that thought, my dear. I've got a cherry pie cooling and a cat that will eat anything that's not steaming!

Maddie

Ever get the feeling Grandma bakes just to avoid difficult questions?

After Task 3-37:

Grandma

They used to call Ignatius the Tin Man.

Maddie

Because he didn't have a heart?

Grandma

No, Ignatius had more heart than a lion.

Maddie

Tin Man, empire... He wasn't doing anything illegal, right?

Grandma

Ask me again a little later. I can see the postman coming up the street.

[Grandma leaves.]

Maddie

Is it me or is Grandma avoiding my questions?

After Task 4-23:

[Maddie goes to the Driveway.]

Maddie

Hi Roddy! What brings you here today?

Roddy

Someone called Ursula emailed me and told me that you had a cake for me?

Maddie

Ursula's my Grandma. I don't know about any cake, but it is good to see you again.

Roddy

It is?! I'm glad to hear you say that. I can't stop thinking about y--

Maddie

Yeah, I've been really worried about the council. Do you think I'm doing enough to restore the estate?

Roddy

Oh! Of course! I'm sure you are. The place looks much better already. I'll go there and see if I can dig anything up, though.

Maddie

Thank you. Now that I know about the Boulton estate I plan to have it forever!

After Task 4-30:

Maddie

Is that a giant frog?! Hey, there's an engraving on it. Let's see what it says...

Grandma

Now, don't go reading that. It's not important.

Maddie

To Becky, from Michael

Grandma

I asked you not to read it, didn't I?

Maddie

But it's my mom and dad! Look, I don't know why you never speak about them, but I really want to know--

Grandma

Whoops! I've gotta run. My online knitting club starts in a few minutes!

After Task 4-36:

Grandma

I was knitting a balaclava and couldn't stop thinking about this old frog status.

Maddie

A balaclava? You mean those masks that robbers use?!

Grandma

Other people wear them too. Anyway, listen - your Dad did get this for your Mom. Sorry I didn't tell you before.

Grandma

When Becky was a kid, visiting the estate, she really loved coming to play in the frog pond.

Grandma

Michael used to say that when she first kissed him he turned from a frog into a handsome prince.

Maddie

Aww, Grandma. Thanks for telling me! It feels so good to hear about them both.

Blue Box is added as an option to Shop

After Task 4-37:

Maddie

Hi Roddy. Did you get any information on the council for me?

Roddy

Do I smell cherry pie? Uh, I mean, yes. It all looks good so far.

Roddy

They say you still have a lot to do, but that you're doing well. And--

Maddie

--Whoa! That sounded like a crash!

[Maddie goes to the Gate]

Julius

Well! That wasn't quite the entrance I intended to make, but here I am.

Maddie

Are you alright?

Julius

Goodness - Maddie, is that you? I haven't seen you since you were a toddler.

Maddie

Uh, do I know you?

Julius

It's me, Julius! I'm an, ahem, old friend of your Grandmother. Is she around?

Maddie

She's here somewhere - but are you alright?

Julius

Oh, I'm fine. I was just a tad distracted when I saw the improvements you'd made here!

Julius

I'll go and find Ursula, if it's alright with you? I am terribly sorry about the mess I made.

Maddie

Don't worry, I have LOTS to do here to satisfy the council! One more thing doesn't matter as long as you're safe.

This opens The Gate.

After Task 5-5:

Maddie

What a gorgeous car! Looks like a real classic.

Grandma

It belonged to Lindsay Boulton. That woman had real class - and had to fight hard.

Maddie

What happened to her?

Grandma

Her father lost the family fortune in the stock market crash, back in 1929. He wouldn't listen to her ideas to recover it.

Maddie

How awful! Did she ever persuade him to listen?

Grandma

What does it matter? Look around, kiddo. This place went to the dogs.

[Grandma leaves.]

Maddie

Maybe, but I'm going to do everything I can to bring it back to life!

After Task 5-10:

Maddie

Oh, wow, I found a watch! Looks old, and it's heavy too. There's an inscription - 'For my Chuck.'

Ursula

What's that you've got there, Maddie?

Maddie

A gold watch. Do you know who it could have belonged to?

Ursula

Uh, nope. Never seen it. Looks horrible. I imagine it's broken too, is it?

Maddie

Well, yeah, but I'm pretty sure I can repair it.

Ursula

Don't bother. Just throw that thing in the trash and forget about it. I'll go buy you a new watch!

[Grandma leaves.]

Maddie

Ok, she's definitely being strange. There must be more to this watch than meets the eye...

After Task 5-11:

[Lock symbol appears to The Old Well]

Maddie

Looks like I should investigate this area next after I'm ready with the Garage.

After Task 5-38:

Ursula

I know this old car is a beauty, but there's something missing. Can you spot it?

Maddie

Huh... no! What is it?

Ursula

I'll give you a clue - look at the car hood!

Maddie

Car hood? Can't you just tell me what it is I'm looking for?

[Maddie leaves.]

Ursula

I'm sure you'll figure it out, dear!

Beach House

Pool House Patio

After Task 20-80:

	"Maddie, you've outdone yourself! It's as if you've turned back time."
	"I'm glad you like it. Will you tell me something else about Grandpa Charlie?"
	"He was a real romantic, giving me flowers, taking me out to the movies."
	"But then I lost him, and I've spent years missing him."
	"I'm sorry, Grandma. Did your arrest have anything to do with him?"
	"I don't want to talk about that! Just... let's get back to gardening and forget it."

Plaza

After Task 14-4:

Maddie

Things might be bad with Grandma, but at least the mansion grounds are looking better.

Maddie

I wonder if it'll be enough to satisfy the local council?

Julius

Salutations, Maddie. Is Ursula here?

Julius

I heard about her arrest, and wondered if I could be of any help to her.

Maddie

Even if you can, I'm not sure she'll want help. She's refusing to talk to me about any of it!

Maddie

I wish I knew what was going on with her. She's always been secretive, but this?!

Julius

I'm sure she'll have a good reason for her secrets.

Julius

She's still your grandmother - whatever happened here. She's the same Ursula you've always known...

Maddie

He's right! I shouldn't give up on her. This arrest has to be a mistake!

After Task 14-71:

	Oh, Rufus. Things aren't looking too good around here right now.
	Ruff, ruff.
	Grandma always kept secrets, but I don't believe she'd do anything bad enough to get arrested for...
	I know she wants to keep the details of her arrest to herself, but I think I need to find out more about it.
	Ruff!
	I'll take that as encouragement! Okay, Rufus, let's help Grandma - whether she want us to, or not.

Pier

After Task 15-1

Maddie

This whole family estate is so amazing...

Maddie

Too bad I don't have anyone left to share it with.

Maddie

Who could be calling me?

Maddie

Hello?

Unknown

Maddie?

Maddie

Yes?

Unknown

This is your Grandpa Charlie.

After Task 15-96

	"Uh, Grandma - I got a phone call earlier from someone saying that they were Grandpa Charlie… "
	"Do you know who that could be?"
	"I don’t want to talk about it, Maddie!"
	"Now what else should we do here?"
	"Ugh, Grandma!"

Maze

After Task 18-3:

	"Uh oh, it looks like I'll need some new tools to be able to fix this part of the yard..."
	"Luckily I could borrow this concrete mixer."
	"I must remember to return it once I'm done here."

After Task 18-257:

	"Good bye trusty old concrete mixer. You served me well."
	"Why does letting go of things feel always so hard..."

After Task 18-259:

"Yay! Finally I made it!"

Tennis Court

Introduction:

	"Wow! I had no idea there was a whole tennis court here."
	"I've always wanted to play tennis. Do you know the rules?"
Ursula Level 11	"Me? Nope. Sorry dearie, I, uh, I never liked the game."
	"That's alright! I'm just excited to have found a place like this."
Deb Level 1	"Talking about finding things - have you stumbled upon the family treasure yet?"
	"What treasure? I've never heard of such a thing!"
Deb Level 1	"Well I would advise you to look inside this tennis bag."
Deb Level 2	"You'll find everything you need to work your way into another family secret!"
	"Why is everyone talking in riddles and no one's telling me the truth!"

After Task 21-22:

	"Hi Julius! What brings you round?"
	"In truth, I was taking a little tour of the grounds. I didn't expect anyone to be up here."
	"I thought that this area of the estate was well and truly closed."
	"Were you about to play a game?"
	"I... well, I don't know how to play! Grandma never taught me. She says she doesn't like tennis."
	"Hey, look down there! I think there's a photo sticking out of the bush."
	"I don't believe it - this is Grandma and her sister Deb! And they're playing tennis! Why would she lie about hating it?"
	"I, ahem, have no idea! Goodness, is that the time? I must dash..."
	"Hmmm, that was strange! Grandma lied about tennis, and Julius ran away. I'm going to call Deb and find out more!"

After Task 21-63:

	"Great Aunt Deb!! It's so good to see you. Thanks for coming over."
Deb Level 3	"My pleasure. To be honest, I leapt at the chance - especially since Ursula hardly ever invites me round."
Deb Level 5	And I can see why she didn't want me to come here. Ha!"
Deb Level 4	"It's the scene of the crime, after all..."
	"Crime?! What crime?"
Deb Level 4	"She didn't tell you, huh? Well, let's just say that your Grandma was a sore loser when it came to tennis!"
Deb Level 6	"Tell me, Maddie - what do you know about the family treasure?"
	"Uh, nothing, but I'm all ears."
Deb Level 3	Well, I don't want to say too much, but I'm sure it's here. You should look for it - see if you can find my missing treasure!

After Task 21-106:

	"Grandma! And Great Aunt Deb! I didn't expect to see both of you."
Ursula Level 11	"I heard that she came poking around, and decided that I should be here next time she visited!"
Deb Level 3	"You're just worried that I'll spill all your secrets! Like how you always used to lose at tennis..."
	"That's a lie! Charlie and I always won. It was you and Julius that lost."
	"Wait, you used to play doubles with Grandpa and Julius?!"
Deb Level 2	"We sure did - and boy, was your Grandpa Charlie cute!"
	"He was cute - and he was mine!"
	"I don't get it. Why did you stop playing? And what does tennis have to do with treasure?"
Deb Level 4	"We stopped playing when the family treasure went missing. Who knows - if you find it, maybe we'll play again!"
Ursula Level 12	"Hmmm. Alright-find the family treasure, Maddie, and you'll see the game of the century."
	"How can I say no to that?"

After Task 21-100:

	"I found something! Is this it - the family treasure?! A dirty old trophy with a note wrapped round it?"
Deb Level 5	"That's the treasure, alright! But what does that note say?"
	"It says "Ursula and Deb - burying this seems like the only way to stop you fighting over it..."
	"The last time you played, Julius and I thought you were going to kill each other! Since you never agree who won, I thought everyone should lose this. Charlie."
	"My Charlie wrote that? Oh, no."
Deb Level 4	"He wasn't wrong was he? We did fight a lot until this thing went missing."
	"We sure did. Maybe we shouldn't have that rematch. How about a game of checkers and some cake instead?"
Deb Level 3	"Deal!"
	"This might not be the sort of treasure I was imagining, but it was fun to find."
	"I think I'd better bury this again though - it sounds like it was trouble!"

Cemetery

After Task 23-2:

	"Why did you never tell me about the cemetery before, Grandma?"
Ursula	"Well, it's not exactly a fun place to hang out, is it?"
	"I guess not. Why's it here, though? I didn't think I'd see a cemetery in our garden!"
	"Oh, a lot of these big houses used to have cemteries. A few of the notable Boultons were laid to rest here."
	"It makes me a bit sad, this place. Makes me think of your Grandpa Charlie."
	"Really? Did he enjoy coming here?"
Ursula	"Uh... no. Forget I said anything, dearie."
	"That was weird! I'd better stick around here and see what's going on."

Romantic Spot

After Task 3:

	"What a cute little part of the estate!"
	"I wonder if it has any clues about what happened between Grandma and Grandpa?"
	"I'm going to ask Grandma to come here and help me out as I tidy up!"

After Task 19:

	"Well, here you go. This is the place my Michael first saw Becky!"
	"My parents first met by some flowers?"
	"That's right. Becky and her family were new in town, and I invited them here one afternoon."
Ursula	"When little Mikey saw Becky, that was it! He was eight years old, and it was love at first sight."
	"He tried to give her some flowers, but she just wanted to play hide and seek!"
Ursula	"It would be years and years until she felt the same way as him."
	"Tell me more!"

After Task 28:

	"Grandma, do you see this?! It says 'Becky loves Mikey' on it!"
	"My Mom must have carved it into the tree!"
	"She did. She and Michael used to love coming here together."
	"Really? Oh, Grandma, will you tell me about them? I... I'd love to know more about my parents."
	"Well, alright, but I need some time to gather my memories. This isn't easy to talk about, you know."

After Task 38:

	"This treehouse is just adorable. I can't wait to sit up there and read a book."
	"It's true, it's the perfect place to read a horror novel at night, dearie."
	"But it's more than that. It was a special place for Michael and Becky."
	"When they were just kids, they used to leave notes here for each other."
	"As the years went on, the notes got more and more romantic!"
	"Michael left Becky a note here that started his treasure hunt, and led to her finding the engagement ring!"
	"How lovely. It's nice to hear how happy they were!"
	"They were happy... most of the time..."

After Task 41:

	"What's the matter, Grandma? Why do you look so sad?"
Ursula	"It's just that this is the spot where your parents broke up."
	"What?! My Mom and Dad broke up? When?"
	"Oh, long before you were born, don't worry! But it was a sad time."
	"Your mom got accepted into a good college... in Europe."
	"She, well, she didn't think they'd make it long distance, so she broke up with Michael."
	"I can't believe this! Why did she do it?"
	"Things were different back then. We didn't have the internet. No video calls, no emails."
	"What made them get back together?"

After Task 64:

	"Don't tell me someone used to drive this old thing? It's a wreck!"
	"True, but at one time, it was your father's pride and joy."
	"He restored it and took your mom out on their first date in this car!"
	"Your Grandpa Charlie wasn't happy. He thought something bad would happen in the car."
	"It turned out he should have worried about something else with those two."
	"What? Grandma, whatever did happen to my parents?"
	"This is why I don't like telling you family stories! I don't want to dredge up bad things from the past."
	"Okay, sorry Grandma. Tell me another happy story about them instead, please?"

After Task 97:

	"Well, Grandma? What made my mom and dad get back together?"
	"Funnily enough, it was this statue!"
	"What do you mean?"
Ursula	"Your mom was visiting during her summer break about halfway through college."
	"She came to see Michael and brought him a little statue as a peace offering from Europe."
	"As soon as she saw him, though, she realized how much she'd missed him, and dropped the statue to kiss him!"
	"If you look closely, you can see the cracks from where Michael glued it back together."
	"She transferred to a local college, and they got right back on track."
	"That sounds so sweet! I wish I remembered them."
	They were sweet on each other, but they were both even sweeter on you, dearie."

After Task 99:

	"Thanks for asking me to come and help out here, Maddie"
	"It was nice to be reminded of all the good times with your parents."
	"I'm glad! Now that we've talked about the good times, can we talk about... the bad times?"
	"What, uh, what exactly happened to my parents?"
	"I really want to know, Grandma"
	"And I really don't want to talk about it, dearie!"
	"I do want to go and watch a horror film, though. Goodbye!"
	"Huh. She might not want to talk about it, but one day, I will find out what happened to my mom and dad!"

Item Stories

Board Items

The Beginning

Ignatus' first Tin Can, Earned enough to make another. His second Tin Can, Earned him his first dollar. Boulton Cans, Ltd. was born, Ignatus earned a pricely sum. Demand was high, Earnings were higher. Then came the factory, A fortune followed. Building Beaumont Hall. The Tin Can King's Empire. The pinnacle of success.

Love Story

Private Handsome. The Beautiful Debutante. A Romantic Gesture. First Date Nerves. Love Blossoms. Sweets for my Sweet. Sugar for my Sugar. Valentine’s Bouquet. Two Hearts Become One. Two Rings. Wedded Bliss. Newborn Baby.

Lindsay's New York Story Event

Hotel Stay

Check in after a busy day. Meeting clients, doing business deals. Finally a moment of privacy. Freshen up. Cleanse the body. And the mind. A bit of pampering. Making yourself comfortable. No time to eat out. Prepare for the next day. Recharge before rinse and repeat.

Lindsay's Day

Lindsay’s day starts at 6:30. Always at the same time. Always with the same routine. Coffee, no sugar. Two croissants. Glass of fresh orange juice. Taxi to the office. To the heart of it all. Work hard, party hard. Being at the front, part of the new wave. Breaking new grounds. In bed by midnight, to start it all over again next morning.

Lindsay Hopper

Young Lindsay Boulton, Moves to New York to make it big on Wall Street, With the family money, In a bull market anyone can succeed. A canny investor, she amasses a fortune, Until the Wall Street Crash. She feared the family bankrupt. Tragedy. Sent her home to Beaumont Hall. Modern Lindsay, had modern ideas: Revolutionary cans. Revolutionized the business, quadrupled profits! A phoenix rising from the ashes.

Casey & Skatie Event

Casey

The best of the best. In the making for a long time. But doing it for the passion of it. All earthy possessions fit into one suitcase. Except the most important one. Which he is tending to like nothing else. Looking for The Wave. But understanding it is about the journey, not the destination. Wearing a lucky talisman. And often needing it. Dreaming of winning The Competition. But really wanting to settle down.

Casey & Skatie

Katie 'Skatie' Boulton. Avid roller skater. Outgoing beach comber. Casey 'Hang Ten' Schultz, Surfer legend. Beach is his home. They fall in love. Settle into Beaumont Hall, with the calmest beach on earth. Waiting for a legendary wave that never comes. Bored Casey combines surfboard and skates. Surfers come, looking for the champion and his wave. And leave with a skateboard. Casey's Skateboards is born.