- Say Cheese secret ending: Photograph the “say cheese” moment three times.
- Core mechanic: Your photos become news and influence later story events.
- Best method: Restart between routes and focus on one ending condition.
- Timing tip: Wait for the correct interaction instead of taking random pictures.
- Progress tracking: Use the endings menu to confirm discovered outcomes.
Say Cheese secret ending: How the Camera Works
Say Cheese secret ending routes begin with one simple rule: your camera controls the story. The game turns photographed events into headlines, and those headlines influence how characters behave afterward. A picture can make circles and squares suspicious of one another, highlight a peaceful moment, or shift attention toward an unusual subject such as a television or a small cricket-like creature.
The most reliable approach is to treat every run as a focused story route. Choose one outcome, wait for its required scene, and avoid photographing unrelated events that could push the news toward another ending. If you miss an important interaction, restart the story and try again rather than mixing several objectives into one attempt.
Video Highlights:
- All 12 ending routes are organized around specific photo conditions.
- Several outcomes depend on timing, framing, or repeated pictures.
- Restarting the story makes route testing easier.
- The endings menu helps identify which outcomes are already unlocked.
Do not spam the shutter when nothing important is happening. Wait for a clear character reaction, rescue, confrontation, or object of interest before taking the picture.
The camera has three important uses:
- Target selection: Decide which character, object, or interaction becomes the headline.
- Timing control: Capture a brief event while it is visibly taking place.
- Framing control: Include or exclude specific characters when an ending requires a certain composition.
| Camera Skill | What to Watch For | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Targeting | One character, object, or event | Keeps the story focused on the intended route |
| Timing | A reaction, rescue, exchange, or confrontation | Some scenes appear only briefly |
| Framing | The number and identity of visible characters | Required for outcomes such as Reverse or Scared |
| Restraint | Moments when taking no picture is better | Supports the Eyes Closed route |
The most important distinction is between active photography and selective silence. Most endings require repeated pictures, but the Eyes Closed route asks you to stop documenting violence. That makes the camera a choice rather than an automatic action.
Step-by-Step Route Setup
Before attempting a specific ending, establish a clean run. A focused setup reduces accidental headlines and makes it easier to understand which action caused the final result.
Choose One Ending
Select a single route from the table below. Do not combine objectives such as peace signs, TV pictures, and conflict photographs during the same attempt unless you are intentionally experimenting.
Identify the Required Scene
Watch the map for the correct subject. Some routes use a character, while others depend on a group composition, a money exchange, a rescue, or a particular object.
Capture the Required Photos
Take the specified number of pictures and keep the frame focused. When the instructions require an exclusion, such as leaving the frightening square out, check the view before pressing the shutter.
Avoid Conflicting Headlines
Stop photographing unrelated events once the route is active. Extra pictures can redirect the news narrative toward another outcome.
Check the Ending Menu
After the story resolves, confirm the result in the endings menu. Restart the story before attempting the next route.
A run that combines several unrelated subjects may produce an unexpected ending. When a route fails, restart and remove every photograph that does not directly support the chosen condition.
| Setup Phase | Recommended Action | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Route selection | Pick one ending objective | Chasing several endings at once |
| Scene search | Wait for the required interaction | Photographing random background events |
| Shutter use | Match the required count or composition | Taking extra pictures without checking |
| Story control | Stop after the condition is met | Continuing to create conflicting headlines |
| Confirmation | Review the endings menu | Assuming an attempt counted without checking |
A clean run is especially useful for endings with precise requirements. The Good ending, Follow the Money ending, and Say Cheese ending all depend on recognizing a specific moment. The Reverse ending is different because it is mainly a framing challenge. Understanding that difference helps you choose the right technique before you begin.
All 12 Ending Conditions
The following table organizes the known routes by their primary requirement. Use it as a quick reference, then read the route notes below for timing and positioning advice.
| Ending | Required Focus | Photo Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Viral | Circle and square conflict | Photograph suspicious, fearful, or chaotic confrontations |
| Cricket | Small cricket-like creature | Keep photographing the creature as the main story |
| TV | Television | Focus repeated pictures on the TV |
| Breaking News | Empty scenery or nothing useful | Take five pictures of mostly blank surroundings |
| Reverse | Large group composition | Capture seven people in one picture |
| Scared | Frightened circle | Take three pictures without the frightening square |
| Good | Square rescuing two people | Capture the positive rescue near the corner of the scene |
| Peace | Characters showing peace signs | Photograph peace-sign moments repeatedly |
| Hot | Character treated as attractive | Keep the camera focused on that character |
| Eyes Closed | Violence or conflict | Do not photograph the fighting |
| Say Cheese | “Say cheese” moment | Photograph the correct moment three times |
| Follow the Money | Money handoff before chaos | Capture the exchange as it happens |
Conflict and Character Routes
The Viral ending develops when your pictures make circles and squares appear suspicious or hostile toward each other. Look for fear, arguments, and confrontations, then continue documenting those moments. This route benefits from consistency: once the conflict becomes the main story, avoid switching to unrelated subjects.
For the Scared ending, find the frightened circle and take three pictures of that character. The key restriction is exclusion. The square that caused the fear should not appear in the frame, so move the camera or reposition yourself before each shot.
The Good ending uses the opposite tone. Look for a square rescuing two people near the corner of the scene. Photograph the rescue rather than any nearby conflict. The Peace ending also rewards a positive focus: follow characters holding peace signs and photograph those moments repeatedly.
Object and Subject Routes
The Cricket ending requires sustained attention on the small cricket or grasshopper-like creature. It can be easy to overlook because it is smaller than the main characters, so scan the environment before committing to another story.
For the TV ending, keep the television as the center of the news. Do not let a nearby argument pull your camera away if the television route is your objective. The Hot ending follows a similar subject-locking strategy: focus on the character treated as attractive and avoid switching targets.
The Say Cheese ending is the most direct secret-ending route associated with the keyword. Watch for the character or interaction where someone says “say cheese,” then capture that moment three times. Confirm that the correct character or exchange is visible in every picture.
Composition and Behavior Routes
The Reverse ending depends on framing rather than a repeated subject. Position the camera so seven people appear in one image. If the frame is too narrow, move back or adjust your angle before taking the picture.
The Breaking News ending is intentionally unusual. Take five photos of empty grass, blank scenery, or otherwise unhelpful content. With no meaningful story supplied, the news station creates its own headline.
The Eyes Closed ending asks you to stop photographing once violence begins. This is a restraint-based route: put the camera down and avoid capturing the fighting. Finally, the Follow the Money ending requires attention to a handoff. Watch the moments before the chaos starts and photograph someone giving money to another character.
The Say Cheese route is a clear starting point because its condition is easy to describe: locate the “say cheese” moment and photograph it three times without changing the story focus.
Route Planning and Troubleshooting
Repeated attempts become easier when you separate scene recognition, camera control, and result verification. Do not assume that a nearby subject is part of the route. The required event must be visible and framed correctly before you take the picture.
Timing Routes
- Say Cheese
- Good
- Follow the Money
- Capture a brief interaction at the right moment.
Framing Routes
- Reverse
- Scared
- Check who is inside or outside the frame.
Focus Routes
- Cricket
- TV
- Hot
- Keep one subject as the central headline.
Restraint Routes
- Eyes Closed
- Breaking News
- The correct strategy may be taking no useful action.
Review the photo count, target identity, frame composition, and unrelated pictures. Then restart the story and test the route with fewer variables.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Better Response |
|---|---|---|
| The expected ending does not appear | A required photo was missed | Restart and watch for the exact interaction |
| Scared route fails | The frightening square entered the frame | Reposition before each picture |
| Reverse route fails | Fewer than seven people were visible | Widen the shot and verify the group count |
| Breaking News route fails | The pictures contained useful subjects | Use empty grass or blank scenery |
| Eyes Closed route fails | Fighting was photographed | Stop using the camera once violence begins |
| Say Cheese route fails | The wrong moment or character was captured | Wait for the phrase and repeat the correct shot three times |
Use a simple route journal if you are unlocking outcomes in sequence. Record the ending name, the intended subject, the required count, and whether the final result appeared. This prevents repeated attempts caused by forgetting which condition was already tested.
Ending Run Checklist:
- Choose one ending before taking the first picture
- Identify the required character, object, or event
- Check the frame for required inclusions and exclusions
- Stop photographing unrelated scenes
- Confirm the result in the endings menu
The endings menu is more than a trophy list. It provides a practical way to measure progress across repeated story runs. After each attempt, confirm the outcome before moving to another route. If the ending is not recorded, treat the attempt as a test and adjust one variable at a time.
FAQ and Final Route Advice
The strongest general strategy is controlled experimentation. Say Cheese reacts to the story you create through pictures, so each run should answer one question: did the required subject, timing, or framing produce the intended ending?
For reliable progress, capture only what the selected route needs, verify the result, and restart before pursuing another ending.
Q: How do I unlock the Say Cheese secret ending?
Watch for the character or interaction where someone says “say cheese,” then photograph that moment three times. Keep the correct character or interaction in view and avoid unrelated story routes.
Q: Can I unlock multiple endings in one story run?
It is safer to focus on one ending per run. Different photo subjects create different headlines, and mixing routes can redirect the story toward an unexpected outcome.
Q: What should I do if I miss an important scene?
Restart the story and wait for the event to happen again. Use the next attempt to improve timing, framing, or target selection rather than taking random pictures.
Q: Which ending depends most on framing?
The Reverse ending is primarily a framing challenge because seven people must appear in one picture. The Scared ending also requires careful framing because the frightening square must be excluded.
| Route Type | Main Skill | Recommended Mindset |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Recognize a short interaction | Wait, then capture the moment |
| Framing | Include or exclude exact subjects | Check the view before pressing the shutter |
| Focus | Keep one subject in the headlines | Ignore distracting events |
| Restraint | Know when not to photograph | Let the story continue without new evidence |
By treating the camera as a narrative tool instead of a button to press constantly, you can make each ending attempt more predictable. Start with the Say Cheese secret ending, verify the three required photos, and then work through the remaining routes one at a time. This method keeps the story readable, reduces accidental outcomes, and makes the endings menu a useful record of your progress.