How to Actually Leave the Castle (And Burn Books) in YAPYAP

There is no point in hoarding 500 Gold if you end up as a permanent decoration on the castle floor because you couldn't find the exit.

The most stressful part of YAPYAP isn't the monsters, it is the navigation. The game map rotates and changes every night, and the extraction point is never in the same spot. I have lost more runs to the timer than to the Jester, simply because I was running in circles looking for the way out. After enough failures, I figured out the visual cues you need to look for, plus the trick to completing those annoying "Burn Books" contracts.

Finding the Extraction Tower

The game tells you to "Extract," but it doesn't tell you where. You could wander aimlessly, or you could look up.

The Extraction Tower is distinct because it has massive flames rising from its roof. It is the only tower on the skyline with this effect. If you spawn in and feel lost, look for the smoke and fire in the sky. That is your beacon.

Using the Teleporters Getting to the base of the tower usually requires navigating the teleporters. This is trial and error.

• Find a purple teleporter pad.

• Step in.

• If you are still on the ground floor, find another one.

• Eventually, you will reach the upper walkways leading to the Burning Tower.

Once you are in the tower room, you will see a Crystal Ball. You need to interact with it to initiate extraction. It takes about 10 seconds to channel.

The Co-op Catch If you are playing with friends, you cannot leave them behind (unfortunately). Everyone needs to be in the circle to trigger the extraction. If your buddy is stuck in a hole on the other side of the map, you either go save him or you both die when the timer hits zero.

Completing Contracts: How to Burn Books

Contracts are the best way to earn big Gold, but the "Burn Books" objective is weirdly specific. I spent ten minutes trying to throw a book into a fireplace and nothing happened.

You cannot just set the book near a fire. You need to actively burn it with a tool.

ARSONIST'S TOOLKIT

You can't burn books with good intentions. You need gear.

ITEM	HOW TO USE
The Torch	Best Method. Hold the torch in your hand (or off-hand). Look at the book. Right-click to incinerate it.
Candle Holder	Works like the torch but has a smaller hitbox. You need to be close.
Fireplace	Does Not Work. Do not try to throw books in here. It's just set dressing.

Where to Find Books Books are usually located on tables in the inner corridors (past the initial spawn rooms). They are distinct items that you can pick up, but you cannot put them in your inventory. You have to carry them.

The Strategy:

1. Clear the room of monsters first.

2. Find the book.

3. Drop it in a safe corner.

4. Pull out your Torch.

5. Burn it until it disappears and the contract counter updates.

Spending Your Winnings

Once you extract, you are back in the hub. Do not hoard your Gold. This is a roguelite loop, you are meant to spend it to survive longer next time.

Prioritize buying the Storm Wand if you want damage, or the Astral Wand if you want mobility. If you have leftover cash, buy extra Torches. You can never have enough light in this game, and being able to burn books on sight without backtracking to find a light source pays for itself in the long run.