Photo Cards — Animal Matching Guide
Match Galley House photo cards to characters using animal codenames: Lark, Badger, Toad, Weasel, Raven, Pike, Goose, Cod, and more.
How Photo Cards Work
Scattered through Galley House are photo cards showing animal sketches. Each card corresponds to a numbered person on the Seance Machine. Enter the animal name or character name in the notebook to attach a portrait.
Important: The game never confirms a photo match is correct — wrong pairings still display and can produce accidental comedy (noted in GameObserver's review). Cross-check with dialogue and scene presence before locking timeline entries.
1936 Character & Animal Table
| Person # | Name | Photo Card | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hobbes | Lark | Butler |
| 2 | Annie Beaumont | Badger | Guest |
| 3 | Oswald Galley | Toad | Family |
| 4 | Tony Dauer | — | Guest |
| 5 | Martha Galley | Hedgehog | Family |
| 6 | Edmund Galley | Weasel | Eddie, heir |
| 7 | Victoria Beaumont | Raven | Guest (Vic) |
| 8 | Damian Maseko | Pike | Guest |
| 9 | Helen Dauer | — | Guest |
| 10 | Eve Dauer | Goose | Guest |
| 11 | Harry Thornton | Cod | Staff |
Tony (#4) and Helen (#9) have no animal codename on their cards. John Hobbes the butler uses Lark; Harry Thornton uses Cod.
Tips for Matching
- Find cards before brute-forcing names — animal hints narrow possibilities.
- Pair with character identification for scene-by-scene tells.
- Death order differs from person number — see death order chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can photo cards be wrong?
Yes. The game accepts incorrect matches silently.
How many cards exist?
Enough for each numbered guest with an animal sketch; some characters lack animals.
Do modern characters use photo cards?
Part 2 uses job descriptions instead of animal cards for portraits.