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[edit] Arcade mode

The aim of arcade is to get through all five levels by locking the windows and doors (Using toolkits) to stop more burglars arriving and deafeating the burglars already in the house (unless you have locked all the doors and windows another will arrive as soon as you defeat one.)

[edit] Two Player mode

The aim of two player is the same as arcade, except you are playing in split-screen mode with a friend and you can go on any level regardless of if you have completed it in arcade.