Open House
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Ever wanted to combine the satisfaction of crushing candy with the dopamine hit of turning a garbage dump into a Pinterest board? Open House is exactly that—a classic Match-3 puzzle game wrapped around a home renovation story. You're helping Oscar, this enthusiastic dude with a dream, transform a crumbling mansion room by room. Swap tiles, earn stars, pick furniture, repeat. It's the Gardenscapes formula, no surprises, but hey—it works. Browser-based, no download, and you can zone out to it during your lunch break.
Key Features
- Classic Match-3 Levels: Swap and match tiles to clear objectives and earn stars for renovations.
- Room-by-Room Renovation: Clean up disasters like floods and fires, then choose from three furniture styles per item.
- Story-Driven Progression: Meet new characters as you unlock rooms and uncover the mansion's secrets.
- Browser-Friendly: Runs smoothly in Unity WebGL on PC and mobile without needing a hefty download.
How to Play Open House
It's straightforward if you've touched any mobile puzzle game in the last decade. The loop is tight and addictive once you get rolling.
Match Tiles to Earn Stars
You swap adjacent tiles to create lines of three or more matching pieces. Each level has specific goals—collect certain items, clear obstacles, or hit a score target. Complete the level, earn stars. The boosters and explosive combos show up when you match four or more tiles, which is where the strategy kicks in. Use your left mouse button to drag and swap on desktop, or just tap and swipe on mobile.
Clean Up the Chaos
Between puzzle levels, you spend your stars on renovation tasks. The game throws you into messy rooms filled with cobwebs, puddles, broken furniture, and random debris. You click on highlighted objects to clear them one by one—it's basically a glorified checklist, but watching the room transform from grimy to gorgeous scratches that satisfying itch. Each cleanup task costs stars, so you'll bounce back to Match-3 levels to keep earning.
Decorate to Your Taste
Once a room is clean, you get to pick furniture. The game presents three options for each item—like desks, chairs, rugs—and you choose the style you like. It's cosmetic, no gameplay impact, but it gives you just enough control to feel like it's "your" mansion. Progress through the story, meet quirky characters, and unlock new areas. Rinse and repeat until the whole house is done.
Who is Open House for?
This is 100% aimed at casual players who want low-stakes puzzle fun with a sense of progression. If you're the type who plays for 10 minutes while your coffee brews, or you like games where you can see tangible results without much stress, this is your jam. It's also family-friendly—no violence, no timers screaming at you (well, not aggressively), just colorful tiles and home makeovers. Not for hardcore gamers looking for deep strategy or fast reflexes. This is a chill, cozy grind.
The Gameplay Vibe
It's relaxing with occasional spikes of frustration when a level doesn't cooperate. The Match-3 mechanics are smooth, and the visual payoff of renovating rooms is genuinely satisfying—there's something primal about turning clutter into order. The art style is bright and saturated, typical mobile-casual aesthetic with that slightly plastic, over-lit look. The music is forgettable background loops, nothing offensive but nothing you'll hum later. The pacing is designed to keep you in "just one more level" mode, which works a little too well if you're not careful.
Technical Check: Saves & Performance
Your progress saves automatically in your browser's local storage, so as long as you don't nuke your cache or switch devices, you're good. It runs fine on older laptops and most phones—the Unity engine handles it without major hiccups, though I noticed a slight stutter during some explosive combos on a weaker mobile browser. Nothing game-breaking, but don't expect buttery 60fps on a five-year-old phone. Overall, it's stable and loads reasonably fast for a browser game.
Quick Verdict: Pros & Cons
A solid time-waster if you know what you're getting into. It's not reinventing the wheel, but the wheel rolls smoothly.
- ✅ Pro: Instant gratification—clear a room, see results immediately. No waiting for builds or timers (mostly).
- ✅ Pro: No download required. Jump in, play a few levels, close the tab. Perfect for browsers.
- ❌ Con: Zero originality. If you've played Homescapes, Gardenscapes, or any Playrix clone, this will feel like deja vu with a different coat of paint.
Controls
Responsive and simple. No complaints here—the game knows its audience and keeps inputs basic.
- Desktop: Left mouse button to click, drag, and select tiles or renovation tasks.
- Mobile: Tap to select, swipe to swap tiles. Works smoothly on touchscreens.
Release Date & Developer
Developed by RED BRIX WALL LLC and released on December 26, 2024. A fresh entry into the crowded Match-3 renovation space, though it sticks closely to the established playbook.
