How Was Your Day?

A missing dog. A sinister town. A day that never ends.

13-year-old Diya thought moving to the sleepy town of Lakeview would be the worst thing to happen to her. She was wrong.

When her beloved dog Beans vanishes without a trace and a strange aurora darkens the sky, Diya finds herself trapped in a nightmarish time loop, reliving the same day over and over – the day before Diwali. But each reset reveals darker truths lurking beneath Lakeview’s quiet façade, and Diya begins to realise the town itself is far more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Groundhog Day meets Stranger Things in this narrative-driven, point-and-click supernatural thriller that brings a dark twist to an ordinary teen's life in 1980s New Zealand. Navigate a town where neighbours are hiding dark secrets and each repeated day brings you closer to startling revelations. 

With her frustrating day stuck on repeat, ending with the same tired question from her parents – "How was your day?" – Diya realises that if she has any chance of solving the mystery, she must break out of her comfort zone, confront her fears, and, ugh, talk to her parents! As she starts to open up and seek answers, Diya discovers that the residents of Lakeview are hiding secrets while a sinister presence shadows her every move. As pets around town begin disappearing and a strange aurora lights the sky, growing deeper and more ominous, Diya must question everything and everyone – while the mystery of Beans’ disappearance looms larger with each loop.

Who, or what, is behind the time loop and Beans’ mysterious disappearance? And how does the festival of Diwali tie into the unfolding mystery?

• Supernatural Time Loop Mystery: Experience a coming-of-age narrative as you relive the same day, uncovering dark secrets through conversations and investigation. Question townspeople, confront your fears, and piece together the sinister mystery plaguing Lakeview. Each reset reveals new dialogue options and investigation clues; discover the right sequence of conversations to break the loop and uncover what happened to Beans.

• Atmospheric Environments: Explore unique and beautifully illustrated authentic locations that grow more ominous with each time loop.

• 80s Nostalgia: Set in the late 80s, Diya’s world features video games, 80s fashion, a retro soundtrack, and pop culture references that bring the era to life.

• Fully Voiced Diverse Cast & Setting: Set in the fictional small town of Lakeview, based in Aotearoa, New Zealand, How Was Your Day? features an authentically voiced diverse cast of relatable characters, grounded in Indian, Pacific, and New Zealand culture.

• 80s-Inspired Mini Games: Master mini-games inspired by 80s classics like Pong, Frogger, Space Invaders, Pacman, and more, to progress conversations, unlock new areas of Lakeview, and come closer to finding Beans. 

• Collectables & Discoveries: Discover and collect retro Dumpster Darling trading cards, classic 80s cassette tapes and spot native birds as you explore every corner of Lakeview.

• Unique New Zealand Setting: Explore a lovingly crafted and beautifully illustrated 80s small town and experience a rare glimpse into 1980s New Zealand. Featuring authentic Kiwi culture, iconic local shops, native birds, and the charming natural beauty that captures the essence of Aotearoa, New Zealand.