- Say Cheese best choices depend on the subject you photograph and when you take the shot.
- Twelve endings are available, with routes built around conflict, kindness, attention, and media control.
- Repeatable triggers include the hatman, protesters, crickets, the TV, and the photographer’s audience.
- Best first routes are Good Ending, Cricket Ending, and Breaking News Ending because their conditions are easy to recognize.
- Missed timing is manageable because the park sequence can be replayed for another ending.
Say Cheese Best Choices at a Glance
Say Cheese best choices are less about traditional puzzles and more about recognizing what the park wants you to notice. You control a journalist’s camera, and each photograph pushes the scene toward a different story. Some endings reward chaos, while others appear when you ignore the obvious headline or refuse to make the crowd more hostile.
The most important rule is to watch the scene before clicking. A character may change behavior after a few seconds, and the same subject can lead to different outcomes depending on whether you photograph it immediately, repeatedly, or not at all.
Video Highlights:
- The route includes all 12 endings in one extended playthrough.
- Several choices revolve around the hatman, the TV, protesters, and crowd reactions.
- The run demonstrates how repeated shots can create escalation or redirect the story.
- The ending labels provide useful confirmation when a route succeeds.
| Route Type | Best Choice Pattern | Main Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | Photograph cooperation and peaceful activity | The park remains kind or calm |
| Chaotic | Photograph arguments, fear, and escalation | Conflict grows across the park |
| Investigative | Follow suspicious subjects and money clues | The station becomes part of the story |
| Experimental | Focus on unusual objects or repeat empty shots | Reality and media begin to blur |
Fastest Routes
Good Ending, Cricket Ending, and Say Cheese Ending have clear visual prompts and short decision chains.
Most Unusual
The TV Ending and Eyes Closed Ending reward unusual camera behavior instead of obvious news footage.
Best Story Routes
Follow the Money Ending and Peace Ending reveal how the station shapes the park’s news.
Hardest Timing
Hat Ending and Eyes Closed Ending require you to notice what not to photograph.
When an ending does not trigger immediately, do not rush into random clicks. Wait for the next subject reaction, then decide whether the scene needs another photograph or deliberate inaction.
All 12 Endings and Their Key Choices
The table below organizes the known ending routes by their strongest trigger. The game often uses a chain of reactions, so the listed action is the decisive behavior rather than every setup click. When a route mentions waiting, allow the park scene to develop before selecting a subject.
| Ending | Key Choice | Route Result |
|---|---|---|
| Viral Ending | Photograph escalating conflict and the crowd’s violent reaction | The station gets a dramatic story that spreads widely |
| Follow the Money Ending | Notice the man in the suit and follow the suspicious station connection | The financial link behind the story is exposed |
| TV Ending | Keep photographing the television and follow its strange visual signals | The TV begins to look back at the photographer |
| Cricket Ending | Photograph the cricket and follow the unusual creature-focused scene | The overlooked cricket becomes the story |
| Breaking News Ending | Take repeated shots of nothing until the station creates its own headline | The photographer becomes part of the breaking news |
| Reverse Ending | Continue photographing after the crowd turns its attention toward you | The camera is turned back on the photographer |
| Good Ending | Photograph peaceful interactions and let the park stay friendly | The station goes dark while the park remains kind |
| Hat Ending | Notice the hatman at the right moment and photograph him | The forgotten figure finally receives attention |
| Say Cheese Ending | Keep photographing the smiling crowd as everyone tries to be included | The happiest park image becomes a headline |
| Scared Ending | Photograph fearful reactions and encourage the crowd’s suspicion | Everyone begins fearing everyone else |
| Peace Ending | Photograph the peaceful march as it grows instead of chasing violence | The march reaches the station and airs the truth |
| Eyes Closed Ending | Avoid focusing on the hatman while panic spreads through the park | The panic has nowhere left to go |
Best choices for a first completion run:
- Choose Good Ending if you want the clearest positive route.
- Choose Cricket Ending when the cricket becomes visible and interactive.
- Choose Breaking News Ending if you want a route based on repeated inaction.
- Choose Peace Ending after the protest begins and the march grows.
- Choose Eyes Closed Ending only after learning which subject to avoid.
The same crowd can support several different endings. Photographing the crowd too early may advance the scene before the hatman, protesters, or peaceful behavior becomes available.
Step-by-Step Route Planning
Use this process when you are hunting for a specific ending rather than simply exploring the park. The goal is to identify the route’s central subject, record the crowd’s reaction, and avoid mixing incompatible choices too early.
Identify the Story Subject
Look for the most unusual event on screen. Possible anchors include the man in the hat, the television, the cricket, a protest, a suspicious man in a suit, or a crowd suddenly watching you.
Wait for the Reaction
Give the scene time to change after each photograph. New prompts may appear only after characters argue, gather together, become afraid, or begin acting peacefully.
Choose a Consistent Tone
Decide whether the route is becoming positive, hostile, investigative, or surreal. For example, keep photographing a peaceful march for Peace Ending instead of switching back to conflict.
Watch for the Decisive Prompt
The final trigger usually appears as a strong visual change: the crowd faces you, the hatman returns, the TV becomes central, or the station responds directly.
Confirm the Ending
Wait for the ending title and description before restarting. If the result is not the route you wanted, replay the scene and alter only the decisive choice.
| Goal | Recommended Behavior | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Peaceful outcome | Photograph friendly interactions and the growing march | Chasing every argument |
| Conflict outcome | Photograph escalating hostility and dramatic reactions | Interrupting the sequence with peaceful subjects |
| Investigation | Follow the suit, station clues, and suspicious money trail | Focusing only on crowd reactions |
| Surreal outcome | Study the TV, cricket, or repeated empty frames | Treating every scene as a normal news assignment |
For efficient completion, keep a short route note after each attempt. Record the last subject photographed, whether you waited, and which ending appeared. This prevents repeating the same route accidentally and makes the more subtle endings easier to isolate.
If a route becomes confusing, return to the earliest recognizable subject and repeat the sequence with one controlled change. Altering one decision at a time makes the ending condition much easier to understand.
Best Choices for Difficult Endings
Some endings are difficult because the correct move is not always “take the most dramatic picture.” The TV Ending, Eyes Closed Ending, and Hat Ending all test attention in different ways. They ask whether you can recognize the subject that matters and whether you can deliberately stop focusing on it.
TV Ending
The TV route begins with repeated attention toward the television. Continue investigating the screen as its message becomes stranger. The scene eventually shifts from ordinary media coverage to a visual question about which image is real. Keep following the TV’s perspective rather than returning to the crowd.
Hat Ending
The hatman is easy to miss because he can appear during a larger conflict sequence. When he returns, photograph him at the correct moment. The route is built around noticing a background figure before the newsroom dismisses him as old news.
Eyes Closed Ending
This route requires restraint. Let the hostile sequence develop, but avoid keeping the camera focused on the hatman when the scene reaches its critical point. The ending appears when the panic continues without a clear subject to absorb it.
Follow the Money Ending
This is one of the strongest investigative routes. Watch for the man in the suit and continue following the station’s connection to him. The route changes the focus from park chaos to the organization that benefits from the chaos.
| Difficult Ending | What to Notice | Best Response |
|---|---|---|
| TV Ending | The TV becomes more important than the park | Keep photographing and following its signal |
| Hat Ending | The hatman returns after the crowd escalates | Photograph him when the route highlights him |
| Eyes Closed Ending | Panic continues while the key figure is ignored | Avoid focusing on the hatman |
| Follow the Money Ending | A suited figure connects the park to the station | Follow the suspicious connection |
Ending Hunt Checklist:
- Record the last subject photographed before each ending
- Wait for crowd reactions before taking another picture
- Separate peaceful, chaotic, investigative, and surreal routes
- Look for the hatman during major crowd escalations
- Confirm the ending title before counting the route as complete
The hardest routes often hide their clue in the background. Scan the full scene instead of concentrating only on the character giving the loudest reaction.
Completion Order and FAQ
A practical completion order starts with the routes that teach the game’s basic logic. Begin with Good Ending or Say Cheese Ending to learn how crowd behavior changes. Then try Cricket Ending and TV Ending to understand unusual subjects. Finish with Eyes Closed Ending, Hat Ending, and Follow the Money Ending, which demand more deliberate timing.
| Suggested Order | Endings | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Ending, Say Cheese Ending | Teaches peaceful and crowd-focused photography |
| 2 | Cricket Ending, TV Ending | Introduces unusual objects as story anchors |
| 3 | Breaking News Ending, Reverse Ending | Shows how the station and audience react to you |
| 4 | Viral Ending, Scared Ending | Demonstrates escalation and fear loops |
| 5 | Peace Ending, Follow the Money Ending | Shifts attention toward social and investigative stories |
| 6 | Hat Ending, Eyes Closed Ending | Tests precise attention and intentional avoidance |
Q: What are the best choices for a first Say Cheese ending?
Good Ending is the clearest first route because it rewards peaceful photography. Cricket Ending and Breaking News Ending are also approachable once you understand how waiting and repeated shots affect the scene.
Q: How many endings are in Say Cheese?
The available route list contains 12 endings: Viral, Follow the Money, TV, Cricket, Breaking News, Reverse, Good, Hat, Say Cheese, Scared, Peace, and Eyes Closed.
Q: How do I get the Hat Ending?
Watch for the hatman during the crowd escalation sequence and photograph him when he becomes the highlighted subject. The timing matters because ignoring him can lead toward Eyes Closed Ending instead.
Q: Can I get a different ending if I make the wrong choice?
Yes. A missed route can usually be attempted again by replaying the park sequence and changing the decisive subject, timing, or decision to keep photographing.
For the smoothest 12-ending hunt, treat every attempt as an experiment. Keep the subject, timing, and camera behavior consistent until the route confirms its ending, then move to the next choice pattern.