Date Everything is a quirky dating sim where players can fall for furniture, gadgets, and even ideas. One of the game’s most memorable Dateables is Winnifred—the hot water heater. She might look like a giant appliance, but Winnifred’s funny, flirty, and surprisingly deep.
This guide covers how to find Winnifred, understand her personality, and unlock all three endings—Love, Friendship, or Hate—in Date Everything.
How to Find Winnifred
Unlike many Dateables wandering around the house, Winnifred stays hidden. To find her, head to the office on the ground floor. Go through the first door on the right as you enter the house. Inside, look for the door leading to the boiler room and crawlspace.
Once you’re in the boiler room, put on the Dateviators—the special glasses that reveal hidden Dateables. Scan the room and you’ll spot the big water heater in the corner. That’s Winnifred.
Even though she looks cold and metallic, she’s actually pretty warm and flirty if you’re polite during your first chat. This meeting sets the stage for deeper conversations later.
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What to Know About Winnifred
Winnifred got a sharp mind (Smarts 80) and plenty of charm (Charm 60). She’s witty, flirtatious, and has a lot of emotional baggage. She remembers past owners of the house and has relationships with several other Dateables.
Winnifred is involved with Washford, River, and Bathsheba. She’s polyamorous, meaning she’s open to loving more than one person at once. If you’re hoping to romance her, you’ll need to be okay with that. If you try to make her, choose only you, the romance can quickly fall apart.
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How to Get Winnifred’s Love Ending
If you want to romance Winnifred, support her polyamorous lifestyle and stay curious about her feelings and past. Her Love route has several conversations where your choices really matter.
Early Conversations
During your second conversation with Winnifred, you’ll unlock her romance path. Pick options that show interest and flirtation, like:
- “Why was I on your mind?”
- “I’m to blame for how much you do??”
- “What were they like? If you don’t mind telling me.”
- “Oh, please do!”
These choices build trust and keep the romance moving forward.
Talking About Washford and River
As you talk more, Winnifred starts opening up about Washford. Soon after, River shows up, creating a love triangle. To stay on track for the Love ending, say things like:
- “I’d let you teach me a thing or two.”
- “I wanna know about things between you and Washford!”
- “Are you flirting with me, River, and Washford?”
- “The more the merrier, as far as I’m concerned!”
These answers show you’re cool with Winnifred’s other connections.
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Bathsheba Joins the Drama
Things heat up when Bathsheba gets involved. River brings a message from her, turning this into a love square. Be supportive and playful:
- “So I’m the talk of the town?”
- “Since you’re talking to River… do I have a chance with you?”
- “Bathsheba wants you too? You go, Winnifred!”
Being open-minded makes Winnifred feel accepted and loved.
Sharing a Personal Story
At one point, Winnifred shares a touching story about the couple who used to live in the house. This is a big moment for deepening your bond. Pick gentle, understanding responses like:
- “Of course! How else am I gonna win your hand?”
- “Story time with you is always great.”
- “I think you can love more than one person. It just takes more work.”
Showing support for polyamory here is crucial for staying on the Love path.
The Final Conversation
During your last talk, lay on the romance thick. Good choices include:
- “I knew you couldn’t resist this charm.”
- “That’s a really sweet thing to say!”
- “It’ll be hard, but we’ll work it out.”
- “Stay steamy, lover.”
Choosing these locks in Winnifred’s Love ending. You’ll also earn points in the Empathy SPECS category and unlock her Realization Recipe, which lets you bring Winnifred to life for new conversations and interactions.
How to Get Winnifred’s Friendship Ending
Want to stay friends instead of dating? That’s possible too. To shift things toward friendship, criticize the house’s past residents (who Winnifred cares about) or question polyamory early on.
Lines like these will steer you toward a platonic ending:
- “I don’t think it’s right to love so many people at once.”
- Complaining that the former homeowners were unfaithful or careless.
Even if you disagree, Winnifred remains polite and considers you a close friend. This keeps dialogue options open without romance.
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How to Get Winnifred’s Hate Ending
Winnifred’s Hate ending happens if you attack her core beliefs. She’s deeply committed to her polyamorous lifestyle, and being judgmental shuts things down fast.
Avoid harsh statements like:
- “You’re just being greedy.”
- “You’re unfaithful for loving more than one person.”
Saying things like this makes Winnifred furious. The relationship breaks completely, locking you out of her storyline and any special rewards.
Winnifred’s SPECS Stats
Winnifred’s stats shape how she reacts in conversations. Here’s a quick look:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Smarts | 80 |
| Poise | 20 |
| Empathy | 55 |
| Charm | 60 |
| Sass | 35 |
- Smarts and Empathy influence how thoughtful her conversations are.
- Charm makes her naturally flirty.
- Her lower Poise means she’s open and honest, especially about tricky topics like polyamory.
Finishing any of her endings also earns you Empathy points for your overall SPECS progression, helping in future routes with other Dateables.
Extra Rewards
Once you unlock Winnifred’s Love, Friendship, or Hate ending, you can craft her Realization Recipe. This lets you “bring her to life,” giving you more scenes and unique interactions, perfect for completionists aiming for 100%.
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Winnifred’s route in Date Everything is funny, emotional, and totally unique. She challenges the idea of traditional romance and offers a refreshing look at love and relationships. Whether you’re after a spicy romance, solid friendship, or just exploring the game’s wildest stories, dating Winnifred is definitely worth it. Embrace her complexities, and you’ll find one of the game’s most memorable partners.
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