Beginner\'s Guide to Twelve Minutes
New to Twelve Minutes? Learn loop mechanics, item usage, and puzzle-solving basics.
Loop Mechanics
- 1Each loop lasts approximately 12 real-time minutes before resetting.
- 2You retain all knowledge from previous loops -- use it to change outcomes.
- 3Items return to their original positions each loop, but your knowledge persists.
- 4Dying or certain events trigger an immediate loop reset.
- 5Experiment freely. There are no permanent consequences to failed loops.
Item Interactions
- 1Click on objects to examine or pick them up. Combine items in your inventory.
- 2Drag items onto characters or environmental objects for unique interactions.
- 3Some items only become useful after learning information from other loops.
- 4The apartment is small but packed with interactive objects. Click everything.
- 5Items can be used in different orders for different outcomes.
Dialogue Strategy
- 1New dialogue options appear based on knowledge gained in previous loops.
- 2The order you share information with characters matters for their reactions.
- 3Some conversations only trigger if you have specific items in your inventory.
- 4Pay close attention to what the cop and wife say -- every word contains clues.
- 5Repeating conversations with new knowledge often reveals new dialogue branches.