Disney Interactive Studios Desperate Housewives: The Game Reference Bar, Goals, Hints, Inventory

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Reference Bar

The reference bar is the interface on the left side of the screen.

Goals

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I`JSPJRPUNVU[OLÄYZ[PJVUVU[OL reference bar. To help you keep track of your story on Wisteria Lane and reference your goals, this is a list of things to do to progress

the story. Some goals are simple, others complex; some will demonstrate your friendship and loyalty while others will prove your deviousness. You should also note that blue goals are mandatory and green ones are optional. All will be listed in the Goals window of

the Reference Bar, once you have them. Multi-step goals will have a number of Z\I[HZRZHZZVJPH[LK^P[O[OLT*SPJR[OL¸¹Z`TIVS[VZLL[OLT

Hints

*SPJRVU[OLZLJVUKPJVUHUK`V\»SSÄUK[PWZ and advice to help you better understand how to play the game or overcome challenges.

Inventory

Click on the

third icon and whatever items you’ve bought, VYMV\UKVY¸IVYYV^LK¹MYVT`V\YULPNOIVYZ will be stored here, never far out of reach.

Some items are usable. To use an item, click [OL¸<ZL¹I\[[VUVU[OLP[LT»ZPJVU

Secrets Journal

You are going to learn a lot about your neighbors in the next few days. A lot. Too much, in fact, to remember without writing it down. To save you the trouble, click on [OLMV\Y[OPJVUHUK`V\»SSÄUKHSS[OLZLJYL[Z you’ve learned written down for you here.

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Photos

You’ve become a shutterbug. Click the 7OV[V[HI[OLÄM[OPJVUVM[OLYLMLYLUJL Bar, and the photo menu will appear. *SPJR¸;HRL7OV[V¹[V[HRLHWPJ[\YL

Use the photo focus screen to take the photo of your choice. Exit will bring you back to the main screen.

View the photos you have already snapped by clicking on VIEW PHOTOS on your Photo tab.

Game Menu

Click on the last icon of the reference bar to pause the game and open the in-game Game Menu. From here `V\JHU¸:H]L¹`V\YNHTL¸3VHK¹ a different one, adjust Options such as video and audio settings, “Exit

.HTL¹VY¸9LZ\TL¹^OLYL`V\SLM[VMM Tapping ESC on your keyboard also opens this menu.

Status Bar

@V\^PSSÄUK[OPZPU[LYMHJLVU[OL bottom right side of the screen.

Cell Phone

Many people you meet will give you their cell phone number, which will be saved to your cell’s contact list automatically. To call someone, click on their name from the list and click on [OLNYLLU¸*HSS¹I\[[VUVU[OLRL`WHK You can also use your cell to contact shops you frequent and service providers to order goods and services.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Wisteria Lane. Idyllic. Friendly. Safe Welcome to Wisteria LaneSystem Requirements InstallationMinimum Getting StartedReadMe File Quick StartHousewives Episode #1 of Desperate Housewives Game Menu ControlsMain Menu Life on Wisteria Lane Conversation Interacting with PeopleSocializing Kiss, Hug, SlapGoals Reference BarHints InventoryNeeds Neighborhood MapRelationships HomeBudget Wall HeightMini-Games with Poker InvestigatingPlaying Poker CheatingMini-Games and Home Activities CleaningCooking GardeningNeighborhood ServicesFood Delivery Your HouseShopping Mall DresserYour Neighbors & Others Mayers Van de KampsSolises ScavosEdie Britt Paul YoungDownloadables for Your Game Updates and Additional InformationDaniel and Frank Fox Mrs. Davenport