Last updated: May 17th, 2024
Welcome to the Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery official Tips, Tricks & Chapter Guide!
A catering job with a wealthy family takes a shocking turn when Emily and Francois are tasked with finding the culprit responsible for a near-fatal poisoning! The best friends must navigate a luxurious mansion filled with secrets, lies, and betrayal, in order to find the culprit. Help them prepare and serve food to the cream of Snuggford society throughout a sprawling mansion estate!
This blog will guide you through some useful tips and tricks to help you learn how to play (or refresh your memory), info on how scoring works, how to get more coins, as well as bonus tips, trophy details, upgrades, minigames, and more! Choose a topic from the Contents below to get started.
WARNING! THIS ARTICLE MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!
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Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery General Tips & Tricks
Get ready to uncover secrets and solve a mysterious crime with these useful tips and tricks for Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery! Learn how to play, how scoring works, as well as bonus tips and tricks, and more!
How to Play
Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery is a GameHouse Premiere exclusive Time Management cooking game and is the 19th full game in the Delicious Series! The goal of the game is to serve as many guests as possible within a set time limit. The better your service, the higher your score!
Serve guests
Your main task during gameplay is to serve guests. First, select the item they ordered. Then it will be added to your inventory tray. Second, select the guest to deliver the order.
Ring up guests
After you serve orders to guests, they will approach the counter. While everything at the mansion is au gratis, the matriarch wants an EXACT account of how much she’s spending. Ring up guests’ orders on the tablet to keep track.
Combine items together
Some orders must be assembled before they can be delivered to guests. To do this, select the ingredients in the correct sequence.
Cooking and restocking items
Some orders take time to prepare. Keep an eye on the meter to see how far along the order is. Make sure to collect the order when the arrow is in the green zone so it doesn’t burn or spill. Also, some products may need to be restocked, so keep an eye on the number shown next to the products. Tip! Restock all items at the start of the day to get ahead early on.
Keep your eyes on your inventory tray
Your inventory tray is limited. When all the slots are filled, you can’t pick up any new products. To free up slots, you have to either deliver the orders to the guests or you can discard items by clicking or tapping on their icon on your tray.
Keep your location clean
After guests have finished at a table, they leave a mess behind. Select the table to clean it as soon as possible as new guests can’t use a dirty table.
Carl the mouse is hidden in each of the game’s 90 levels, which includes 60 story levels and 30 bonus levels. Carl will pop up as you play each level and you’ll hear his soft squeak before he disappears again (so keep the game sound on)! Find all 90 mice to unlock a special trophy!
Minigames
Minigames are present in almost every level in all chapter locations and will be different in each location. Play minigames to earn bonus points – the more stars earned for a minigame (up to three), the higher your score. Tip! Bonus Levels are more challenging, so minigames are especially helpful in these levels to earn more points. You can find more information on each minigame in the Chapter Guide.
Menu and Shop Upgrades
Different Menu and Shop Upgrades are available in each chapter and offer ways to increase the number of points you earn or your efficiency, so you can ultimately earn more stars, which leads to more coins and diamonds. Shop Upgrades can be purchased using coins, while Menu Upgrades are unlocked as you play levels. You can find details on the Menu and Shop Upgrades available in each chapter in the Chapter Guide.
Scoring, Coins, and Guest Happiness
Guest Happiness
You’ll earn tips based on guest satisfaction levels. Each guest has hearts over their head indicating how happy they are:
5 Hearts = Ecstatic!
4 Hearts = Very Happy
3 Hearts = Happy
2 Hearts = Slightly Unhappy
1 Heart = Angry
The more hearts a guest has over their head when you ring them up, the higher the points you’ll receive – which means a higher score and ultimately more coins! Guests with no hearts will leave without giving you any points, so be careful!
Scoring and Coins
Throughout each level you will earn a score and that score will determine how many stars you are awarded after playing the level. Each star (3 in total) is worth a certain amount of coins.
For example – the first star might be worth 50 coins, the second star worth 100 coins, and the third star worth 150 coins. If you earn all 3 stars, you’ll earn 300 coins (based on this example). You can use coins to purchase Shop Upgrades and different Wedding Venue upgrade styles.
Earning bonus points will help you get a higher score, which will lead to more stars and ultimately more coins. You can earn bonus points by completing combos or special services:
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- Checkout Combo – Ring up multiple guests at the same time to get bonus points.
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- Cleaning Combo – Clean multiple tables in a row to increase your score.
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- Chain Combo – Bring multiple guests all the items they want in a row to increase your score.
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- Full Order Bonus – Bring all the items a guest asks for in a single trip to get bonus points.
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- Quick Service Bonus – Deliver all the items a guest asks for within a short period of time to get bonus points.
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- Event Bonus – Complete the side objective to get bonus points and earn more diamonds.
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- Mouse Bonus – Find Carl the mouse hiding in each level to get bonus points and earn more diamonds.
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- All Clean Bonus – Have all tables clean at the end of the level BEFORE ringing up the last guest to receive a bonus.
Earning Diamonds
You’ll earn diamonds upon completing all story and bonus levels. You can earn up to 5 diamonds on story levels and up to 5 diamonds on bonus levels. You’ll get 1 diamond per star earned, 1 for finding the mouse, and 1 for completing the side objective. You can then use your diamonds to purchase upgrades for the Wedding Venue.
Additional Tips and Tricks
Need more coins to buy Shop Upgrades and different Wedding Venue options? Check out the tips below:
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- Replay levels (PC) – You can replay all levels and receive more coins each time you replay. Plus, you’ll earn a special trophy for replaying any levels of your choice 100 times. Tip! Replaying levels where the stars are worth more coins and after upgrading certain Menu items will get you even more coins!
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- Use ALL Menu Upgrades – As soon as new Menu Upgrades are available – select them! By upgrading your menu as soon as possible, you’ll get bigger tips, increase guest patience or recover hearts, which in turn gives you a higher score and more stars, leading to more coins. Other Menu Upgrades, such as reducing restocking or preparation times, will increase your efficiency and ultimately get you a higher score, leading to more coins!
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- Minigames – Play as many of the minigames as you can in each level to earn extra points so you can get all 3 stars, meaning more coins.
The Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery Chapter Guide is meant as a guide and does not contain cheats, hacks, or serials.
Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery Chapter Guide
Welcome to the official Chapter Guide for Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery! This guide covers Menu Upgrades, Shop Upgrades, and Minigames!
Chapter 1 – Conservatory
Wave goodbye to the family as Emily and Francois’ friend-cation begins in a sprawling mansion estate! Meet a new cast of characters to kick off a weekend-long engagement celebration. Meanwhile, the mysteries begin to unfold, leaving the besties to put their detective hats on.
Chapter 1 contains Story Levels 1 – 10 and Bonus Levels 1-1 – 1-5.
Menu Upgrades
In Chapter 1, there are 17 menu upgrades available. The upgrades in this chapter will recover 25% of guest’s hearts when delivering full orders using the upgraded item, increase the number of items that can be restocked, increase points, or reduce restocking times.
Shop Upgrades
Tray Handle – This will increase your inventory tray slots so you can hold more items at the same time, which also increases efficiency and the ability to earn bonus points with full orders. (Recommended)
Carl’s Mascot – Carl will pop up more frequently to pose next to the plushie, making it easier to find him.
Pretty Pumps – These pretty shoes will give you a burst of motivation allowing you to walk faster. (Recommended)
Blooming Plants – Guest satisfaction will decline at a slower pace in a more charming environment.
Cleaning Set – You get more points for keeping the location clean at the end of the level (All Clean bonus).
Bird Cage – The delightful sound of birds will give you more points when you go from table to table (In-A-Row bonus).
Tart Minigame
How to play – Click or tap on the fruits highlighted in red to decorate the tart. Not all fruits will need to be used to decorate the tart – only those with the highlighted red outline.
Chapter 2 – Kitchen
Head to the kitchen to continue the investigation… and cook for the guests of course!
Chapter 2 contains Story Levels 11 – 20 and Bonus Levels 2-1 – 2-5.
Menu Upgrades
In Chapter 2, there are 16 menu upgrades available. The upgrades in this chapter will recover 25% of guest’s hearts when delivering full orders using the upgraded item, increase points, reduce preparation time, or reduce restocking times.
Shop Upgrades
Stainless Steel Tray – Increase your inventory tray slots with this professional stainless steel tray, so you can carry more and increase your efficiency. (Recommended)
Non-slip Sole Pads – Move faster and more confidently thanks to these sole pads. (Recommended)
Super Soap – Clean tables faster with this brand new cleaning product!
Stainless Steel Cloche – It looks impressive when you deliver a full order and gives you more points too. (Recommended)
Hanging Herbs – Their scent calms guests, so their satisfaction declines at a slower pace.
Mousehole – Carl has his own way of navigating the house, so that keeps him hanging around longer, making him easier to find.
Vegetable Minigame
How to play – Trace and fill inside the lines to slice the vegetables. Click or press inside the lines and drag your cursor or finger over the line until you see that each line has been filled.
Chapter 3 – Cellar
Bottoms up! Head down to the wine cellar where it’s wine o’clock and the hors d’oeuvres are flying off the shelves. Hmm.. What is Irene up to?
Chapter 3 contains Story Levels 21 – 30 and Bonus Levels 3-1 – 3-5.
Menu Upgrades
In Chapter 3, there are 12 menu upgrades available. The upgrades in this chapter will recover 25% of guest’s hearts when delivering full orders using the upgraded item, increase guest tips, reduce preparation time, or increase the number of items that can be restocked.
Shop Upgrades
Romantic Lighting – This gentle lighting (and the wine) makes guest satisfaction drop at a slower pace.
LED String Lights – Now that you can see more, you move faster. (Recommended)
Camille Patterson’s Book – With all the mystery in the air, you get more points for completing side objectives.
Wood Wax – You get more points for having all the tables clean at the end of each level.
Carl Tip Jar – Serving more orders in a row gives you more points. Carl will make sure of it! (Recommended)
Wooden Tray – This elegant wooden tray lets you carry an additional item on your inventory tray. (Recommended)
Wine Minigame
How to play – A guest will request some wine. Click or tap on the bottle of wine and deliver it to the guest for the minigame to begin. The goal is to open the wine bottle and pour the wine into the glass. To do this, click or tap on the objects highlighted in red as they appear. First, click or tap on the capsule and then the corkscrew to open the bottle. Lastly, click or tap on the glass to pour the wine.
Skewers Minigame
How to play – The goal is to assemble some tasty skewers for the guests to enjoy. To do this, click or tap on the ingredients highlighted in red as they appear.
Chapter 4 – Billiard Room
Kick back by the fire and play a game of pool as the plot thickens and the investigation continues…
Chapter 4 contains Story Levels 31 – 40 and Bonus Levels 4-1 – 4-5.
Menu Upgrades
In Chapter 4, there are 16 menu upgrades available. The upgrades in this chapter will recover 25% of guest’s hearts when delivering full orders using the upgraded item, increase guest tips, or increase the number of items that can be restocked.
Shop Upgrades
White Gloves – Not only do you look professional, but you can clean tables faster too!
Elegant Tray – A stylish tray is perfect for this place and allows you to carry an additional item. (Recommended)
Gramophone – With this classic treat for connoisseurs, guest satisfaction will decrease at a slower pace. (Recommended)
Golden Cheese – Don’t ask. It’s a rich people thing… But Carl is impressed, so you get more points for patting him!
Cuban Cigars – You get more points for quick service, and the guests have more time to enjoy themselves. (Recommended)
Marble Glass Coasters – Get more points for serving a full order with these fancy marble coasters.
Darts Minigame
How to play – A guest will request some darts. Click or tap on the darts and deliver them to the guest for the minigame to begin. Drag the darts to the crosshairs of their matching colors to accurately shoot them into the board. For example, click or tap on the blue dart and drag it to the crosshair on the blue section of the dartboard, then repeat for the other colors.
Drink Combinations
There are many drink combinations in this chapter! You will select the required ingredients from left to right, always starting with the cup/glass on the left (number 1) and always ending with the bottle at the end (far right – number 4 or 5 shown in the images below).
Level 37 Side Objective
Having trouble finding all 12 items to complete the Side Objective? See their locations below!
Chapter 5 – Garden
Head outdoors for some fresh air, cute critters, and gardening. But, don’t forget your gloves!
Chapter 5 contains Story Levels 41 – 50 and Bonus Levels 5-1 – 5-5.
Menu Upgrades
In Chapter 5, there are 13 menu upgrades available. The upgrades in this chapter will increase the number of items that can be restocked, recover 25% of guest’s hearts when delivering full orders using the upgraded item, or increase guest tips.
Shop Upgrades
Floral Pattern Tableware – With these elegant and timeless designs, you will get more points for serving full orders.
Basket Tray– Perfect for outdoor conditions! Plus, you can carry an additional item. (Recommended)
Outdoor Cleaning Agent– You can clean tables faster and it doesn’t smell, so guests can fully enjoy the garden experience.
Sneakers – This is no place for heels! Walk comfortably, and as a result, you’ll walk faster. (Recommended)
Seeds and Nuts – A sure way to entice Carl to stop by more often. (Recommended)
Knitted Tablecloth – Guest satisfaction decreases slowly as they ponder the artistry of this adornment.
Feeder Minigame
How to play – Drag the highlighted food to the feeders of their matching colors to feed the animals. If the food is highlighted in green, drag it to the green feeder and if the food is highlighted in blue, drag it to the blue feeder.
Fruit Bowl Minigame
How to play – Click or tap on the rotten fruits highlighted in white to remove them from the bowl.
Chapter 6 – Ballroom
Have Emily and Francois cracked the case? Head to the Ballroom for the engagement dinner and find out!
Chapter 6 contains Story Levels 51 – 60 and Bonus Levels 6-1 – 6-5.
Menu Upgrades
In Chapter 6, there are 16 menu upgrades available. The upgrades in this chapter will recover 25% of guest’s hearts when delivering full orders using the upgraded item, reduce the preparation (done) time, or increase guest tips.
Shop Upgrades
Bandaids – A healing solution for abrasions and calloused skin so you can move faster. (Recommended)
Classy Notebook – A slick and effective way to help you remember orders, plus you get more points for serving multiple orders in a row.
Fancy Kitchen Cart – Just leave the used tableware here. This way you can get the tables clean and ready faster!
Stylish Tray – An elegant tray complements this setting and enables you to carry an additional item. (Recommended)
Fancy Serving Napkins – Carry hot plates with ease so you can provide quick service and get more points for it.
Gorgeous Decorations – Guest satisfaction will decrease slowly in the presence of these enchanting decorations. (Recommended)
Piano Minigame
How to play – A guest will request sheet music. Click or tap on the sheet music and deliver it to the guest for the minigame to begin. Click or tap on the musical notes on the piano keys as they appear to play a charming melody for the hosts and their guests.
Level 60 Side Objective
Having a hard time getting 3 stars on level 60 or obtaining the level 60 Side Objective? Check out the tips below!
Menu Upgrades – Use ALL of the upgraded menu items available for this chapter before starting this level.
Shop Upgrades – Purchase as many of the Shop Upgrades as you can, in particular the Bandaids, Stylish Tray, Gorgeous Decorations, and the Fancy Kitchen Cart.
Priorities – Prioritize the head table and the piano minigame orders. Their patience will run out much faster than regular guests at the other tables and at the counter, so whenever you see the head table order or the piano minigame order, serve them right away. Note: the head table orders stop just over halfway through the level, so the pace will slow down about three quarters of the way through.
Table and counter guests – Alternate between table and counter guests throughout the level. Serve at least two counter guests at the same time (grab their orders and check them out at the same time), then serve one table order, then serve at least two counter guests/check them out, then serve another table order, and so on.
Don’t forget – Keep the counter as clear as you can (serve/check out multiple guests at a time) and be sure to send Francois over to the tables to clean them as quickly as possible. Also, don’t forget to keep prioritizing piano minigame guests even after the head table stops ordering. Good Luck!
Congratulations! You’ve completed Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery!
Continue below to learn about more the Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery features including the Wedding Venue, the Francois Board, and Trophies!
Wedding Venue
In Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery, YOU decide where the happy couple gets married! Click or tap on the wedding ring icon in the upper right corner of the level select map to access the Wedding Venue (unlocks after level 3). Here, you can spend the diamonds you earned by completing story levels and bonus levels, on selecting the venue for the wedding and adding furnishings and decorations. What venue and decorations will you choose for the happy couple?
If an item’s price is green, you can afford to buy it! Hold down on the item you purchased to change your selection at any time!
After purchasing the upgrade, choose from option A, B, or C and click or tap on the checkmark to complete your selection. Options B and C may cost coins to purchase, but you can still click or tap on them to see what the upgrade will look like before making your purchase.
Click or tap on the icon with the 3 three horizontal dots in the upper left corner to see the Wedding Venue in all its glory! Click or tap on the same icon again to see purchase options and to change your selections.
Francois Board
Help Francois piece together the clues and solve the mystery! Click or tap on the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner of the level select map to access the Francois Board (unlocks after level 5). As you progress in the game, new clues will be added to the board. Click or tap on them to reveal the clues!
Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery Trophies
The Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery trophies section lists all unlockable game achievements. Below you’ll find the name and description of each trophy, including how to unlock them. Trophies and achievements can be viewed in-game by selecting the crown icon in the upper right corner of the level select map.
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